Trustees Week Day 3: Follow the handbook
We’re halfway through Trustees Week. Read on for todays resources and thought of the day for trustees and boards.
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Trustees Week Day 2: Use a Framework
Read todays thought for day 2 of National Trustees’ Week. Today we’re discussing the Charity Governance Code and how you can use it as a framework to assess your own governance approach.
Trustees Week Day 1: One step at a time
We’re starting National Trustees’ Week today. Read on for todays thought of the day and some useful information.
Trustees Week is 2nd to 6th November. Time to say thanks to your Trustees.
Next week is national Trustees Week. So here’s a reminder about what it is all about and how to get involved.
Become a Trustee and make a difference
Trustees are the people who lead and run charities in the UK. You too could be a Trustee. So read on to find out more about these important roles and how to get started.
Welcome to Trustees’ Week
This week is Trustees’ Week (running from 12th-16th November). It’s an annual opportunity to celebrate the role of the volunteers who help run and lead charities across the UK. VANEL is on board with this initiative and you can read here our first take on Trustees’ Week, some useful information and useful resources.
A selection of tools to get you started on your path to even better governance
It’s the final day of Trustees’ Week (13th-17th Nov). Each day this week we’ve been publishing some thoughts about trustees or governance as part of the celebration of those volunteers who lead our charities and social organisations. Today a list of useful guides and resources that every Trustee and Board should know about (and hopefully make use of).
Let’s not forget that your trustees and committee members are all volunteers too
Day fourof Trustees’ Week (13th-17th Nov). Each day this week we’ll be publishing some thoughts about trustees or governance as part of the celebration of those volunteers who lead our charities and social organisations. Today a reminder that all trustees are volunteers first and foremost and the job they do is invaluable.
Current trends, issues and themes around governance and trusteeship and their relevance
Day three of Trustees’ Week (13th-17th Nov). Each day this week we’ll be publishing some thoughts about trustees or governance as part of the celebration of those volunteers who lead our charities and social organisations. Yesterday (14th November) it was the NCVO/BWB Trustee Conference in London which Karl attended. There was of course a huge range of briefings, talks and discussions at the event. So what were the key themes and issues that were discussed?
Getting support for you and your fellow volunteer trustees
Day two of Trustees’ Week (13th-17th Nov). Each day this week we’ll be publishing some thoughts about trustees or governance as part of the celebration of those volunteers who lead our charities and social organisations. Today Karl is at the NCVO/BWB Trustees Conference in London and shares a quick article outlining some resources you and your board can get access to in order to help with improving your governance.
Getting our words right. Trustees, governance, boards, committees. What terminology should we be using? And does it matter?
It’s the very start of Trustees’ Week (13th-17th Nov). Each day this week we’ll be publishing some thoughts about trustees or governance as part of the celebration of those volunteers who lead our charities and social organisations. Today starting off by taking a look at the words we actually use to describe the trustee role
VANEL is holding a “Governance Challenge Workshop” during Trustees Week
Trustees’ Week is 13th-17th November and on 15th November we’re holding a workshop to challenge you as a trustee/committee member and your board to explore what ‘good’ governance is all about, how to work towards it and to discuss whether we should even be bothering! read on for more details and how to book
Some dates for your diary
Some dates that we think you should mark in your diary related to some events from ourselves and a few of our partners. More details closer to the time, but a bit of forewarning…
Our plans for National Trustees’ Week (2-8 Nov) – get involved
If you are a Trustee or Committee Member or interested in governance or trusteeship, then we hope you’ll come and get involved with us during National Trustees’ Week (2-8 Nov), especially in our “Trustee Network” afternoon on the 3rd Nov. Read on for more details of all the activities we’re planning for that week.
Encouraging and supporting Young Trustees
National Trustees’ Week is drawing to a close. In our Friday governance blog we share some thoughts and resources on encouraging and supporting Young Trusteeship that arose during our week of Trustee events.
It’s still National Trustees’ Week !
We’re part way into our 5 days of events coinciding with National Trustees’ Week. Find out what we’ve been up to and what’s still to come…
Young Trustees Wanted
Tuesday 11th November is our “Young Trustees Wanted” workshop at the Elms as part of National Trustees’ week. Here’s lots more information including a flyer. See you there?
Latest Details for Trustees’ Week
National Trustees’ Week is next week. Here’s our update on the 5 events VANEL has scheduled over the 5 days.
“Join Us and Make a Difference” event Mon 10th November
VANEL are launching our week of activities as part of National Trustees’ Week with an open lunchtime event on Mon 10th Nov at OpenDoor. Come along and find out the many ways we can help you to improve recruitment and retention of Trustees to your board.
“Tea and Trustees” morning at Grimsby Minster
Our “Tea and Trustees” event on Friday 14th November is at Grimsby Minster all morning. If you are a charity Trustee, pop in for an informal chat about Trusteeship and Governance and learn from other Trustees from other charities.
Reflections on Governance – thought for the week
A report “Reflections on Governance” has been published which takes an interesting look at the state of governance and trusteeship in general. Read some thoughts about this as part of a new regular weekly spot talking about governance issues.
Do you need Trustees for your board?
Does your charity have empty places on your board that you are trying to fill? Tell us about them, so we can tell other people and help you fill them.
Plans for VANEL during Trustees’ Week
Our five days of events during Trustees’s Week (10th-14th November) are coming together. Download a summary of the week’s activities here.
“A Breath of Fresh Air”. Do you have Young Trustees on your board?
A recent report from the Charity Commission takes a close look at why so few people aged 18-24 are charity trustees. Here’s the report. VANEL are running events in Trustees’ Week to look at younger trustees too, so read this article to understand why and what your charity could do about it.
“Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees” training 13th November
VANEL is running a “Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees” training workshop on Thurs 13th Nov, 1.30pm-3.30pm at West Marsh Community Centre as part of our activities for National Trustees’ Week 2014. Read the article for full details of the workshop.
VANEL and National Trustees Week
In our Newsletter we said that VANEL would be holding a number of events during National Trustees’ Week. Our programme for the week (10th-14th November) is now taking shape. So here’s this week’s update on what we have planned so far and how you can get involved.
“Technology and Trustees” workshop Wed 12th November
VANEL is running a “Technology for Trustees” training workshop on Wed 12th Nov, 10am-12noon at the Elms as part of our activities for National Trustees’ Week 2014. Read the article for full details of the workshop.
One in a Million
National Trustees’ Week is 10th-16th November and in the run-up to the week, NCVO are running a competition to win a ticket to their Trustees’ conference that kick’s off the week. Read on for details…