CymraegTrustees’ Week 7th to 14th November 2022
Monday 7th November
9:00 am - 10:00 am
An esteemed panel of charity trustees and experts on diversity come together to discuss DEI in the charity sector, highlighting their personal experience and focusing on Board Diversity. You’ll also get a sneak peak of our DEI-maturity index, which will provide organisations with a gap analysis of overall DEI maturity. Free
11 am – 12 pm Digital stepping stones for developing your services, a Trustees’ Week event WCVA
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Being a charity trustee in the current climate Online
NCVO is partnering with legal experts Withers LLP for this webinar on key statutory areas trustees need to be aware of, exploring topics including environmental, social and corporate governance; and trustee liability. The webinar will cover material relevant to charities of all sizes. Free
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The future of trusteeship with the Charity Commission Online
Getting on Board: What does the future hold for trustees? What changes would you like to see and why? Orlando Fraser, Chair of the Charity Commission for England and Wales, talks about the future of trusteeship. You are able to submit a question when you book for this event – please do so! Free
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
How to diversify your charity’s board: the launch of Getting on Board’s brand new free guide Online
Getting on Board are excited to launch our brand new, and free, guide. ‘How to diversify your charity’s board’ is the latest in our series of free guides. This event will talk through the creation of the guide, its contents and why it’s so important to our sector. Free
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Turning passion into purpose Online
Interested in Trusteeship? Getting on Board knows that people can find it difficult to know how to harness their passion, experience and skills and put it to good use. This session will help you to recognise your passions, and learn how you can put them to good use as a trustee. Free
Tuesday 8th November
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
How to diversify your board Online
A Getting on Board session will give you an introduction to how to diversify your board. It will be a whistle stop tour of all the things you need to do, using our newly launched free best practice guide available to you to help you every step of the way. £5.00
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Setting direction in changing times Online
A charity’s board of trustees helps set direction for their organisation. In changing times, it can be easy to focus on day-to-day operations and lose sight of long-term goals. In this session, NCVO consultant Jenny Potkins will help you think strategically, make decisions and create goals during times of uncertainty. Free
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Young Trustees Movement ‘Champion Training’ Online
A free 1 hour workshop that will leave you equipped to champion diversity on boards. Learn to articulate and understand how young trustees can enable organisations to navigate uncertainty, future proof decisions and reflect the interest of their communities; and gain a framework to understand how to approach diversity on boards. Free
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Smashing the cut glass ceiling. Is being working class a barrier to the boardroom? Online
Getting on Board’s expert panel discusses class and trusteeship. Is it harder to secure a board position for people who don’t have white collar jobs, or who come from lower income backgrounds? Join us! £5.00
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Trustees and Fundraising Online
This webinar will look at the role of trustees in fundraising and their legal and ethical responsibilities. You’ll hear from the experts, gather practical hints and tips from trustees and senior leaders involved in fundraising, and find out more about the support and resources available. Free
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Chairs Network Scotland: Getting Back on Track Online
With the online world and working from home now a huge part of our working life, we must learn how to continue to successfully govern the organisations under our care. Learn how to make effective decisions, implement change and get our organisations back on track after the impact of covid. £20.00 – £30.00
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Is my board mediocre? Online
Join Getting on Board to discuss the signs of a mediocre board and what you can do to rescue your board from mediocrity, taking it to an excellent board! £5.00
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
What is a trustee and how do I become one? Online
Getting on Board believes many people have the potential to be excellent Trustees, offering so much to a charity whilst also gaining great skills for themselves. This session is a great introduction to the world of Trusteeship and the role you can play within it. Free
Wednesday 9th November
11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Learning points for charity trustees Online
In this session Laura Anderson, one of our Senior Managers from the Scottish Charity Regulator (OSCR) will look at: the basics of charity trusteeship the trustee experience in practice common problems – what, why and how how to avoid issues in running a charity Free
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Help! We need new trustees Online
Getting on Board will give you an introduction to recruiting trustees for your charity board in this session. It will be a whistle stop tour of all the things you need to do, using our free best practice guide available to you to help you every step of the way. £5.00
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Speaking out on boards Online
A webinar from Getting on Board: are some trustees just naturally more quiet, or are they silenced by others? What are the signs that your board room is, or is not, inclusive? What advice might we offer to trustees who want to speak out more? Come and find out. £5.00
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Leading Tough Conversations Online
As a trustee, do you know what to do if someone raises a complaint to your board? Would you know the steps to take in managing a grievance raised by a staff member? This webinar from NCVO with Atkinson HR’s charity expert Eleanor will answer these questions and more. Free
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Life well lived: how does lived experience enrich a boardroom? Online
Getting on Board’s session will focus on how lived experience enriches the boardroom. Including: Steps a Board need to take to enable lived experience voices to have equal power in discussions What considerations those with lived experience think ensure the board room is inclusive. £5.00
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Lifecycle of a Charity: The Trustee Journey Online
We’ll look at what excellence looks like for a trustee and the key skills you need. You’ll learn how to build those skills and how to separate board and executive functions. We’ll also look at building a legacy as a trustee and how to know when and how to leave. Free
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
The Trustee In-tray Online
Hear Getting on Board’s panel of experts discuss real-life trustee issues submitted by trustees and charity managers: what’s worrying you about your board’s work? which are the recurrent issues which make you secretly eye-roll at trustee meetings? You can submit your own issue to our panel when booking your ticket. £5.00
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
Making a difference: How to be a Charity Trustee and Non-Executive Director
7 More London Riverside, London, SE1 2RT
Interested in becoming a charity trustee or NED? Join us after work for a free in-person networking event in London on 9 November. Free
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Developing the ‘Model Boardroom’ approach to upskilling young trustees Online
‘Model Boardrooms’ develop the pipeline of young trustees through a gamified approach to learning- think Model UN, but for governance! Hear from young founders about the programme Explore how this approach can be made fun, inclusive, and maximise learning Give your feedback and influence what scenarios could be used. Free
6 pm – 8 pm
Making a Difference in Changing Times, A Trustees’ Week Event (WCVA member-only event)
6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
This online event will consider how trustees can continue to make a difference during these challenging and changing times. Bydd y digwyddiad ar-lein hwn yn ystyried sut gall ymddiriedolwyr barhau i wneud gwahaniaeth yn ystod y cyfnod heriol a newidiol hwn . Free
7:00pm - 8:00 pm
Getting on Board’s webinar asks: could we “nudge” current charity leaders to make faster progress on diversifying their board membership? Nudge theory proposes ways to influence the behaviour and decision-making of groups or individuals. Nudging contrasts with other ways to achieve “compliance”, such as education, legislation or enforcement. £5.00
Thursday 10th November
10 November 2022, Trustees’ Week Webinar – Charity Governance Update, 10 am – 11 am (delivered in Welsh), and 2 pm – 3 pm (delivered in English)
https://wcva.cymru/training-events/trustees-week-webinar-charity-governance-round-up/
Register for the Welsh webinar
Register for the English webinar
9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tea with a Trustee Online
Join Michele Price in exploring the theme of ‘Tea with a Trustee’, a one-to-one chat over a cuppa to help you make a difference. Michele is an experienced charity Lawyer, Campaign Adviser and governance specialist. Click to book your 20-minute slot with Michele on Thursday 10th November on Zoom. Free
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Gweminar Wythnos Ymddiriedolwyr: Crynodeb o Lywodraethu Elusennau! Online
Mae llywodraethu da yn hanfodol i lwyddiant mudiadau gwirfoddol. Bydd y weminar arbennig hon i’r Wythnos Ymddiriedolwyr yn rhoi trosolwg i chi o ddiweddariadau pwysig 2022, gan gynnwys offer ac adnoddau defnyddiol. Free
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Get feedback on your recruitment materials Online
Charities, come to Getting on Board and get feedback on your trustee recruitment materials from trustees and other charities. Attendees will be paired with aspiring and newly appointed trustees in breakout rooms. Only 15 places are available. Anything discussed in breakout rooms will be confidential. Early booking recommended. £5.00
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Specialist skills and how to find them Online
As trustees we want skilled people to join our ranks – but how do you work out which skills you really need, and where to find them? Ian Joseph from Trustees Unlimited will help you identify these skills and offer practical advice on how to find the right people. Free
12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
AVA Lunch & Learn: Being a Trustee and Getting it Right with Keith Anderson Online
AVA are delighted to offer you this session. Trustees are vital to the strategic decision making of a variety of Third Sector organisations. Why not join us to hear more from our Head of Development, Keith Anderson, on what’s involved in becoming a Trustee and ensuring you get it right!
12;00 pm - 1:00 pm
Developing the ‘Model Boardroom’ approach to upskilling young current / aspiring trustees Online
‘Model Boardrooms’ develop the pipeline of young trustees through a gamified approach to learning- think Model UN, but for governance! Hear from young founders about the programme Explore how this approach can be made fun, inclusive, and maximise learning Give your feedback and influence what scenarios could be used Free
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
What is a trustee and how do I become one? Online
Getting on Board believes many people have the potential to be excellent Trustees, offering so much to a charity whilst also gaining great skills for themselves. This session is a great introduction to the world of Trusteeship and the role you can play within it. Free
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
How to Survive and Thrive in Challenging Times Online
This webinar will give trustees the tools and information they need to survive and thrive during the cost-of-living crisis. You’ll get tips from legal and financial experts, focussing on HR and employment, property, VAT and tax, and mergers and collaborations, and find out where to access ongoing free support. Free
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Trustees’ Week Webinar: Charity Governance Round-up! Online
Good governance is essential to the success of voluntary organisations. This special Trustees Week webinar will give you an overview of important updates from 2022, including useful tools and resources. Free
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Could you become a charity Chair of trustees? Online
Getting on Board, the Association of Chairs and Community Foundation Tyne & Wear and Northumberland are encouraging a broader range of people to become Chairs of trustees in this webinar. There are no formal qualifications required to be a Chair and people of all backgrounds might consider taking on the role. Free
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Should trustees be paid? Online
Getting on Board’s panel of experts discusses whether trusteeship is currently the preserve of people who can afford it? Would paying trustees make the role more accessible? Or would it shift the essential voluntary nature of trusteeship, forfeiting the benefits which come from trustees being independent of any material benefit? £5.00
Friday 11th November
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Inspiring Trustees: feeling motivated and inspired in your trustee role
32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SR
Celebrate trusteeship, they’ll be inspirational speakers, network with fellow Trustees, and discuss fresh approaches to trusteeship, and how to get the most from your role. Free
11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Lessons learnt from charities that have diversified their boards Online
Getting on Board’s panel discussion about trustee diversity. Come along and hear the experiences of charities who have diversified their boards. What worked? What didn’t work at all? What advice would they offer to other charities? £5.00
2:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Trustees and continuous learning Online
Learning is a key part of governance, trusteeship, and leading an organisation. Join our panel of experts, chaired by Radojka Miljevic, to hear about their approaches to learning and how their development journey has shaped their experience of trusteeship. Free
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Trustees’ Week First Trusteeship Gathering
32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 4SR
Learn the basics of trusteeship and hear from members of Trustee Match about their experiences in a new role. Free
1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Building each other up: developing supportive board behaviours Online
Getting on Board turns to mental health. What can trustees do to ensure the good mental health of the organisation’s staff and volunteers? And what about the mental health of trustees themselves? Join our expert panel for practical tips and food for thought on this important topic. £5.00
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Chairs Network Scotland: Trustees Check-In Online
In this session, taking place in Trustees week, we want to share some candid Trustee stories. These will include examples of numerous difficult or challenging situations Trustees have faced and what steps could be taken to overcome them and reach a solution. Free
5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Mistakes I’ve made as a trustee Online
Getting on Board’s panel discussion is for the nosy among you! Hear from our panel of brave trustees willing to share the hair-raising mistakes they have made in their trustee careers. Warts-and-all tales to help the rest of us become better trustees. £5.00
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Festival After-Party Online
All Festival attendees, speakers and panelists are welcome to this Festival of Trusteeship after party! We’ll discuss some of the key issues raised at this year’s Festival in facilitated breakout rooms. If your brain is whirring with everything you’ve learned this week, come for further discussion, stimulation and networking. Free
Trustee Opportunities
TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT – GREENFIELD VALLEY, FLINTSHIRE
The Greenfield Valley Trust is looking for new trustees.
Running for 2kms between the settlements of Holywell and Greenfield in North Wales the Greenfield Valley embraces important medieval religious sites, former industrial mills (now scheduled monuments) and beautiful water areas which were developed to power industry.
The Flintshire County Council-owned site has been developed over many years as the Greenfield Valley Heritage Park with historic buildings, a visitor centre, café and the largest museum in Flintshire. The Heritage Park is overseen by the Greenfield Valley Trust.
In 2021 the Trust agreed a new strategy with a bold vision for the next 10 years and we are now looking to appoint trustees with the interest, skills and experience to help us deliver this ambition.
In return Trustees will get the opportunity to be part of a friendly team who are strongly committed to protecting and enhancing the Valley for the benefit of local people and visitors. There is scope to play an influential role, using your time and knowledge to help us secure the future of the Valley and its important features. Currently a very popular local location, the Trust is keen to promote the Valley’s attractions to a wider audience and develop new facilities for both locals and visitors.
If you have expertise in:
- Financial management
- Communications and social media
- Tourism, visitor attractions, sales and retail
- Fundraising for good causes
- Heritage and museums
- Involving the community
We are interested to hear from you.
We currently have three trustee vacancies with further opportunities coming forward in 2023.
For further information send your contact details to thefuture@greenfieldvalley.com and we will get back to you.
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