Role of the Trustee 2019

Topics

• State the boards role and key tasks and the hallmarks of an effective board
• The relationship between a trustee and the executive management, regulators, beneficiaries and members of the charity
• Best boardroom practice as expressed in governance codes for both the charitable and corporate sectors, and guidance from the Charity Commission
• The potential liabilities of being a trustee and how to mitigate those risks
• Ethical dilemmas with greater awareness of best practice and governance responsibilities
• The complexity of the boards role and how to assess its effectiveness
• The skills needed to successfully manage a charity, and when and where to seek additional guidance