Essential Charity Governance

An essential insight into the principles and practices of charity governance.


Overview

For charities, good governance helps attract resources and use them effectively, ensures compliance with relevant regulations and supports a culture in which the whole organisation is working towards the charity’s vision. Poor governance can result in serious financial or reputational damage, and crucially can damage trust from the communities and stakeholders they serve.

This one-day course gives an intensive insight into the principles of charity governance, including the charity governance structure, the regulatory landscape, effective board operations and behaviour and key responsibilities for trustees. The programme blends detailed technical information with practical guidance on compliance and best practice.

Participant Profile

  • Are you involved in the governance of a charity and need to understand the key regulations?
  • Do you want to know why good governance is crucial for charitable organizations?
  • Are you looking to learn how the Charity Governance Code can support good governance in your charity?
  • Do you need to enhance your knowledge of effective governance practices in a not-for-profit organization?

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will:

  1. A practical understanding of key governance frameworks and regulations
  2. The ability to apply these to your charity or organisation
  3. A detailed knowledge of the Charity Governance code
  4. Down-to-earth advice on compliance and best practice (including charity board effectiveness, appointments, risk management and accountability)
  5. Tools to assess your current practices and suggest improvements.

You will also receive:

  • A delegate pack containing comprehensive course notes and presentation slides
  • A certificate to show you have attended the course
  • 6 hours credit towards your Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
  • 6 months complimentary professional subscription of The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland. This includes a subscription to G+C Magazine as well as access to briefings, discounts and our knowledge base.

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Competency framework:

This course aligns to CGI’s competency framework: Entry/Emerging
Use the competency framework to identify your strengths and areas for improvement in governance.

PRICE 

£755 +VAT (Non-members)
£680 +VAT (Professional subscribers)
£605 +VAT (CGIUKI members)

There are discounts available if you are working for a registered charity. Please call us to get the reduced rate.

11 March 2025
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Location: Virtual
Time: 9:30 - 16:30

Alternative dates

17 June 2025
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09 September 2025
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18 November 2025
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If you have a group of 5 people or over, it may be beneficial to run this programme as a bespoke, in-house course. Click below to contact us.

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