Governance Weekly for 26th October
The weekly roundup from VANEL on good governance, charity trusteeship and non-profit leadership. News, information, resources and ideas. Complemented by our monthly “View from the Top” e-newsletter (Trustee Network members only), our “aboutgovernance” online discussion space for leaders and trustees and our @aboutgovernance Twitter feed.
Just a quick roundup this week – back to our normal format next week.
The Charity Commission are running a free webinar as part of National Trustees’ Week. “What should every Trustee know?” is an online session on November 8th from 7pm-8pm. Follow this link for more information. If you are new to the role or need a refresher, then this could prove helpful.
There is a new National Trustee Survey out from nfpSynergy, Third Sector and ACEVO’s Charity Futures Programme. You can read more about it and complete it online here. Contributing to these surveys may take an effort sometimes but it all helps the sector to support each other. Can I encourage Trustees to take part?
“Think tank chief tells peers that charities should have to report impact annually“. Charities should be required to report on their impact to the Charity Commission every year, the House of Lords Select Committee on Charities has heard. At an evidence session in parliament as part of the committee’s ongoing inquiry into charity governance and sustainability, Dan Corry, chief executive of the think tank New Philanthropy Capital, said such a move would have a “profound effect” on trustees’ relationship with their aims. What do you think? What would the effect be on you?
VANEL are here to help you with your Governance requirements
On Friday 11th November (during Trustees’ Week) we shall be holding a morning of short workshops. Three workshops tackling different aspects of the Trustee role:
10am – “Get on Board” looking closely at the Induction Process by which Trustees join your organisation
11am – “Valuing Volunteer Trustees” focusing on the support and development of the board – particularly focusing on the individuals.
12noon – “Technology for Trustees” continuing the digital theme as a workshop looking at how the board can lead or support the adoption of technology.
Come along for 1,2 or 3 of the sessions – but please book and let us know your plans. All are held at VANEL offices at the Willows and book via Karl Elliott again. Sessions are free to VANEL Member and Friend organisations, otherwise £5 per person per session.
Follow @aboutgovernance and #vaneltweek to keep up with our plans during Trustees’ Week.
To discuss governance, trusteeship or leadership, or to subscribe to the Trustee Network, please drop me a line.
Karl Elliott, Development Manager
www.vanel.org.uk/governance – for resources and information
www.theviewfromthetop.org.uk
www.youngleadersmatter.org.uk
@aboutgovernance