Macc hosted this seminar to mark Trustees Week 2013.
A number of trustees from a variety of voluntary community sector organisations within the city of Manchester attended.
Delivered by Moira Protani, Partner and head of the Charities Department at Wilsons Solicitors LLP.
Moira is an expert in charity law. She advises on the establishment of charities, trustee powers and duties, schemes, taxation, grant-making, fundraising, mergers, the disposal of land and buildings, dealing with the Charity Commission, constitutional and good governance issues.
In Chambers Guide Moira is ranked in Band 1 of the "Best of the UK" charity lawyers and is praised for being a 'top notch lawyer who is "more than likely to step up to the challenge"'. She is known for her “clear style and considerable experience” and in Legal 500 2013 “her unsurpassed knowledge” about charity law.
To view Moiras biography please click here
The seminar covered a wide range of areas all related to being a trustee.
To view the resources please click on the links below:
1. Descriptions of purposes in the Charities Act 2011
2. A-Z governance checklist
3. Powerpoint presentation: Charities - State of the Nation
4. Powerpoint presentation: The role of Trustees and Different Constitutional Structures
You can watch a video of the full seminar here
If you have any questions regarding the seminar or would like to request support for your organisation please contact us on 0333 321 3021 or email [email protected]