Become a Talented Trustee

Event Details -

• Date: 22/05/2013 - 17:30 - 20:30
• Venue: The Friends Meeting House - The Community Room, The Ginnel, Skipton, BD23 2JA
• Fee: Bursary places available for trustees in Harrogate and Craven

This free 3 hour training session will give participants a good understanding of what it means to be an effective trustee, whether you are new to the board or an experienced trustee facing difficult new challenges in 2013.

By the end of the Course you will:

• Have a clear understanding of the role and responsibilities of a trustee and the management committee.
• Have a clear understanding of what good governance means.
• Know how to plan strategically and how to ensure your organisation does not deviate from its charitable purpose.
• Know how to behave with integrity, avoid conflict of interest and remain open and accountable.
• Feel more confident in identifying and contributing your skills and experience to the success of your management committee.
• Feel more confident to take part in meetings and take on new responsibilities.
• Feel more confident in dealing with new challenges and making difficult decisions.

Participants will get the chance to discuss specific issues they are facing within their trustee role.

Following the training participants will be given free access to a trustee e-learning course; advice will be given on the most appropriate modules to benefit each participant.

This training will be delivered by CVS Development Workers, Nina Muir and Mark Hopley. Nina and Mark are qualified trainers and have extensive experience of working with both charities and community groups to provide practical support and advice to Trustees. This training is suitable for all new and experienced trustees.

Talented Governance is funded by the Skills Funding Agency through the Community  Learning Innovation Fund managed by NIACE

Further Information -

• Company / Organisation: Harrogate & Ripon CVS
• Contact:
• Email:
• Phone: 01423 504074
• Website: Book online on Eventbrite