Delivered by social enterprise Cause4 in partnership with the Clothworkers’ Company, this award-winning Trustee course now trains over 500 Trustees a year and gives professionals the skills and confidence to join a charity as a board member.
An enriching career development opportunity offered across two online sessions, the course covers the key responsibilities of Trustees and other regulatory issues alongside real-world insights from experts from across the charity sector.
Course details
7 November, 10am - 1pm – Modules 1 and 2
You will cover issues including:
- An overview of the charity sector and the importance of Trustees; and
- Governance and strategic planning
14 November, 10am - 1pm – Modules 3 and 4
You will cover issues including:
- Financial management; and
- An introduction to fundraising
The first session is enhanced by an expert guest speaker, discussing their experiences as a Trustee, and answering questions.
The programme also includes bespoke matching support, where your interests, skillset and location preferences are used to find relevant Trustee vacancies from the network, helping participants on each programme to join Boards as Trustees.
The sessions give participants extensive time for Q&A, allowing for specific queries about governance and trusteeship to be addressed.
The Trustee Leadership Programme is now Approved by the Institute of Leadership & Management, so participants can now opt to receive certification on completion of the course. This is a valuable way to demonstrate your continuing professional development and to showcase your commitment to becoming an effective board member.
Bursary Support
Cause4 have introduced a bursary scheme. Bursary places are available to anyone who is from a background currently underrepresented in fundraising or governance, or who is unable to afford a full price place.