Governance

Safeguarding training course for trustees

This course is designed to provide trustees with safeguarding awareness, understanding of their roles and responsibilities and confidence to promote best safeguarding practice within their organisations.

This course provides a detailed understanding of the safeguarding duties and responsibilities for Trustees.

The course content includes:

Online

Castlefield: Charity Summer Seminar 2026

This seminar will take a deeper look at key issues in charity management. You can expect practical insights, realworld examples and guidance designed to help trustees and senior leaders navigate today’s financial and governance challenges. You’ll also have the chance to network with speakers and fellow charity professionals.

Further details on the speaker line‑up and session topics will be announced soon.

Who should attend

House of Books & Friends, 81 King Street, Manchester, M2 4AH

NCVO: Safeguarding essentials for trustees

This introductory course explains the key trustee responsibilities for safeguarding, following guidance from the Charity Commission.

Safeguarding is a fundamental part of operating as a charity for the public benefit. Trustees must take reasonable steps to protect people who come into contact with their charity from harm.

This course will help trustees embed safeguarding in their governance. The course also explores common safeguarding risks trustees should be aware of, and how to manage personal behaviour and relationships.

By the end of the training, you'll: 

Online

Cause4: Emerging Chairs Programme - Virtual (2 days)

Emerging Chairs - a programme to support those taking on charity leadership roles.

Chairing a charity board is a balancing act of strategy, diplomacy, and accountability, and as a high-level voluntary position can be both a privilege and a challenge. 

Strong leadership and good governance doesn’t come by chance, and without effective training, even the most passionate leaders can struggle to turn good intentions into lasting impact. 

That’s where the Emerging Chairs Programme comes in. 

Community Matters: Safeguarding for Trustees and Community Buildings

This session will look at the legislation, and what trustees need to know and do. It will also look at how best to apply it in a community building setting where you may be hiring space but have little direct interaction with the vulnerable people attending the activities.

Online