{"id":13188,"date":"2016-12-15T16:19:30","date_gmt":"2016-12-15T16:19:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/?p=13188"},"modified":"2016-12-15T16:19:30","modified_gmt":"2016-12-15T16:19:30","slug":"governance-weekly-15dec16","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/2016\/12\/governance-weekly-15dec16\/","title":{"rendered":"Governance Weekly for 15th December"},"content":{"rendered":"

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<\/a> Twitter feed.<\/em><\/p>\n

NCVO’s monthly Governance roundup<\/strong> on their blog is always useful and their December<\/span> roundup is just out. It’s here<\/a>. Not a lot exciting this month, but a couple of points of note:<\/p>\n

A reminder that the consultation on the new “Charity Governance Code”<\/strong> is still open. This is a powerful and useful rework of what was the “Code of Good Governance” at it’s really worth all trustees and boards familiarising yourself with the new Code<\/a>, or ideally contributing to the consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

NCVO<\/strong> have just also published 4 very very simple and easy to use free guides to charity Trusteeship. These are derived from the excellent “Good Trustee Guide<\/a>” book (which has been out years, is a recommended read for any Trustee, and which VANEL has a couple of copies in our library for any of our Members to borrow if they want to). Read more about the guides development here<\/a> or download them from here<\/a>. They are:<\/p>\n

What is a charity?
\nWhat is a charity trustee?
\nWhat trustees must do
\nHow trustees look after the charity<\/p>\n

They are very useful so have a look and pass them onto others you think may benefit.<\/p>\n

Opportunities<\/strong><\/p>\n

A quick reminder that HealthWatch is still looking to recruit to it’s board, so take a look at the details in the last of our news bulletins here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Governance Training from VANEL<\/strong><\/p>\n

A reminder that we have a couple of dates set for the New Year for training courses. Details below and please just get in touch to book or for more information.<\/p>\n

\u201cInduction and Refresher Training for Trustees\u201d<\/strong> \u2013 for newer trustees, this two hour course covers all the basics you need to know. Wednesday 18th January 2017,<\/span> 3pm-5pm. \u00a310pp (\u00a315pp for non-members)<\/p>\n

\u201cTechnology for Trustees\u201d<\/strong>. In this increasingly digital world, what do trustees need to know and how can they tackle the better use of technology for their organisations? Friday 20th Jan 2017,<\/span> 10am-11.30am, \u00a35pp (\u00a310pp non-members)<\/p>\n

\u201cBoard Development workshop\u201d<\/strong>. For chairs or other trustees looking for ways to develop the board or the governance practices and approaches. Wed 1st February 2017,<\/span> 3pm-5pm, \u00a310pp (only available to member organisations)<\/p>\n

The View from the Top<\/strong><\/p>\n

Our December<\/span><\/span> edition of “The View from the Top”<\/strong> e-newsletter goes out today.<\/span> If your organisation is a Member or Friend of VANEL and you are a Trustee, on the board or interested in governance or trusteeship in general, then you can receive the e-newsletter for free as part of your membership support. If you subscribe already then we hope you find this issue interesting. If you’re not subscribing already then just email me (karl@vanel.org.uk<\/a>) and I’ll add you to the mailing list.<\/p>\n

This month our in-depth articles are…
\nRebuilding Trust in Charities
\nBe on your best behaviour
\nGetting the Induction process right
\nTrustees and the Board as leaders
\nLearning from this years Trustee Conference<\/p>\n

Hopefully there’s something in there to inspire or educate you. As always, each of the articles are repeated on our private AboutGovernance<\/a> online discussion space for members of the VANEL Trustees Network to add their opinions, thoughts, ideas and questions.<\/p>\n

Merry Christmas<\/strong><\/p>\n

This will be the last “Governance Weekly<\/a>” from VANEL before Christmas, so I wish you and your fellow trustees\/committee members a very good Christmas and we’ll see you in the New Year.<\/p>\n

To discuss governance, trusteeship or leadership, or to subscribe to the Trustee Network, please drop me a line<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n

Karl Elliott, Development Manager
\nwww.vanel.org.uk\/governance<\/a> – for resources and information
\nwww.theviewfromthetop.org.uk
\n<\/a>www.youngleadersmatter.org.uk
\n<\/a>www.vanel.org.uk\/aboutgovernance<\/a><\/p>\n

@aboutgovernance<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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