Learning and resources

Trustee bite sized videos

Trustee Training Part one - Being a Trustee 

 

Trustee Training Part two - Good Governance

Our resources

Get to know Trusteeship Trustee Resource Pack

How to plan successful Annual General Meetings (AGMs)

How to run successful Annual General Meetings (AGMs)

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get to know trusteeship trustee resource pack

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how to plan AGMs

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How to run AGMs


Charity Commission 5-minute guides for charity trustees

Whether you’re an experienced trustee or new to the role, the Charity Commission’s 5-minute guides are a handy way to help you be sure of your responsibilities and confident you’re doing the right thing for your charity.

The guides offer a ‘core syllabus’ covering the basics of charity governance that all trustees should be familiar with.

Delivering purpose
Be sure that the activities of your charity help to deliver it’s purpose and comply with it’s governing document and the law. Read the resource here

Making decisions
How do you make decisions? As trustees, you need to work together to make the best decisions you can for your charity. Read the resource here

Managing finances
Not all of us have a head for figures, but all trustees have responsibility for ensuring the charity’s money is safe, properly used and accounted for. Read the resource here

Managing conflicts of interest
How would you identify and manage a conflict of interest? As a trustee you must make decisions based only on what’s best for your charity. Read the resource here

Reporting information
Find out what charities in England and Wales must send to the Commission and the support available to help you get things right. Read the resource here

Safeguarding people
Is your charity keeping everyone protected? Safeguarding applies to every charity, not just those dealing with children and adults at risk. Read the resource here