What makes a 'trusty' trustee?
Having been at the Volunteers Centre Manchester for eight months, I decided it was about time for me to learn more about the voluntary Trustee role.
Having been at the Volunteers Centre Manchester for eight months, I decided it was about time for me to learn more about the voluntary Trustee role.
The Charity Governance Awards are an exciting not-for-profit initiative created to celebrate outstanding governance and trusteeship in charities across the UK, allowing large and small not-for-profit organisations to inspire and learn from one another. These are the only charity awards that are designed to celebrate trustees, free to enter (with a free awards ceremony), and do not generate profit for the sponsors or partners.
The Movement for Good giving programme is back with awards of £1,000 and £5,000 to give to charities helping those in need.
£1,000 draws
Voice4Change England’s (V4CE) Catalyst Regions programme offers free workshops and tailored one-to-one support for BME organisations.
The Catalyst Programme supports BME communities through free online and in-person workshops, tailored 121 support, resource sharing and signposting and networking opportunities.
Topics the programme can assist with:
Most successful community hubs generate income from diverse streams, with space rental often providing both community value and unrestricted funding. This webinar will help community organisations maximise the potential of space rental.
The training is for groups that are managing an asset.
The session will explore the versatility of spaces, such as multipurpose halls, meeting rooms, and outdoor areas, to ensure optimal usage and benefit for both renters and the community.
Big Give’s Green Match Fund, in partnership with Environmental Funders Network, gives charities working on pressing environmental issues the chance to have donations doubled for seven days, starting on #WorldEarthDay.
Why you should apply:
Overview:
Would you like to explore what working with businesses could look like for your organisation?
This is an introductory session is aimed at voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) groups who support people and causes in Manchester and are interested in developing meaningful relationships with local businesses.
You will:
2024 has been a year of trials and triumphs for charity CFOs, who have been trying to maintain control of their organisation’s financial health despite rising costs, inflation and challenging fundraising targets.
On top of economic uncertainty, finance leaders across a wide range of industries including the charity sector, say they haven’t had the necessary tools for the job, with 86% of them acknowledging that “decisions are often made without sufficient data or insight”. That’s according to a recent report from Accounts IQ.
Written by those with lived experience, and packed with top tips from chairs and trustees, 'It starts from the top' is a must-read for anyone hoping to make non-profit boards and organisations fairer and more resilient.
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Social Value UK are committed to holding space for their members to meet one another, share experiences, learning and social value practice, and develop new connections and opportunities together.
These meetings are: