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Webinar: An introduction to the Charity Governance Code

Our Better Boards online training programme has been developed to support the Hertfordshire voluntary sector to ensure good governance during COVID-19 and beyond.

An introduction to the Charity Governance Code
Tuesday 30 June 10.00am -12.00pm
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Many charities will be adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic and good governance will be crucial in responding to the crisis. During these uncertain times, strong leadership will be vital in ensuring sustainability for local organisations.

Good Governance during COVID-19 and beyond is a series of webinars under our Better Boards programme, to improve the effectiveness of Hertfordshire’s voluntary sector, to help aid response & recovery during COVID-19. If a charity is well run, they will be more likely to meet the growing demand for services in Hertfordshire.

Who the course is for
'An introduction to the Charity Governance Code' is intended to give board members an understanding of the core elements of the Charity Governance Code 2017. This webinar is a great introduction for new board members & staff, or to act as a refresher for longstanding trustees, to ensure understanding of current guidelines and best practice
Cost:
 FREE Webinar

Course content:
'An introduction to the Charity Governance Code' will:
  • Ensure trustees understand their roles and responsibilities under the charity governance code

  • Look at the 7 principles within the 2017 Charity Governance Code

  • Review key legal requirements

  • Consider t

he implications of COVID-19 on the Charity Governance Code


Learning outcomes:
 By the end of the course you will be able to:
  • Be an even better trustee of your organisation

  • Consider how to apply the Charity Governance Code in your organisation

  • Know about the key legal requirements

  • Understand trustee roles

  • Be aware of where to access further information



Trainer:
 All our interactive, online courses will be led by one of our experienced Better Boards trainers or in collaboration with Impactful Governance, a Hertfordshire based governance training provider.

'An introduction to the Charity Governance Code' will be led by Sue Pearlman, TP Consultants. Sue has over 30 years’ experience in the voluntary sector and is the lead trainer on Governance for the HCF Training & Development 'Better Boards' programme. Sue has been a volunteer, a staff member and a CEO before starting her own consultancy, TP Consultants, where she specialises in governance and senior management issues. She has been, and remains, a trustee of charities, both local and national. She is also a Senior Consultant with NCVO (National Council of Voluntary Organisations)

How to book:
An introduction to the Charity Governance Code
Tuesday 30 June 10.00am -12.00pm
BOOK HERE

You will be directed to a registration form and will receive a webinar link once you have completed the registration. You can use your laptop, tablet or mobile phone to join the webinar. Sessions are interactive and there will be a Q&A opportunity at the end of the session. Booking contact: hcftraining@hertscf.org.uk

More course under our Better Boards online training programme, Good Governance during COVID-19 and beyond can be found in the table below...

Better Boards is supported by Hertfordshire County Council Adult Care Services, and in response to COVID-19, we are making this webinar series FREE to all VCS organisations operating within Hertfordshire.

Together we can make a difference.

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