This half-day session will delve into crucial aspects of governance, providing valuable insights into the roles and responsibilities of a governing body. Effectively, empowering you to steer your organisation to uphold the principles of good governance.

Aims of the session

• What governance and trusteeship is.
• The roles and responsibilities of trustees.
• The legal duties of the board.
• Trustees liabilities.
• Duties for Company Directors.
• The common difficulties faced by trustees.

Learning outcomes

 Delegates will be able to:

• Understand the roles and responsibilities of a governing body. 
• Understand the duties as company directors.
• Understand charitable status and charity trustees' duties.
• Understand the broader overview of other responsibilities of the governing body.

Based on the National Occupational Standards for Management & Leadership.

Trainer

Somanah Achadoo has developed and successfully delivered various courses while working at Voluntary Action Camden (VAC) and as a self-employed Management Consultant/Project Manager. He has delivered accredited courses in partnership with education providers such as universities and FE colleges as well as not-for-profit organisations. Non-accredited courses have also been designed and delivered to staff, trustees, and volunteers working in both statutory and the voluntary & community/ charity/ not-for-profit sectors. Some courses were commissioned by local authorities and others by charities, and some were developed due to the need of the sector and were self-funded by the learners with match funding from the Skills Funding Agency.