This event has been organised by Community First Yorkshire

If you want to become more effective and help your organisation to get even better at what it does, then this event is for you!

In this workshop we will explore how trustees work with paid staff, volunteers, service users, members and other stakeholders to make sure your organisation is run effectively and meets the needs for which it was set up.

This event will give a good overview of the roles and responsibilities of committee members of charitable organisations.

By the end of the course you will…

• Understand the term “Governance” and the key principles of good governance
• Understand the terms “trustee, director and management committee”
• Have a basic understanding of voluntary and community sector legal structures
• Know the barriers to ensuring good governance
• Know how to improve governance
• Understand trustee duties and responsibilities

This training is designed for trustees, chief execs, directors and key decision makers. The course price includes refreshments. All attendees will leave with a resource pack containing practical tools to help increase the effectiveness of your group.

PLEASE NOTE: A MAXIMUM OF 2 BOOKINGS PER ORGANISATION.

Cost: £25.81 (including online Eventbrite booking fee). Book here.

PLEASE NOTE: We are pleased to be able to offer this training free of charge to groups in North Yorkshire with an annual turnover of less than £5,000. However, to secure your place you will need to pay £24 per person in advance by cheque (made payable to ‘Community First Yorkshire Ltd’).  Your cheque will be returned to you when you attend the event.

This training will be delivered by Mark Hopley, Head of Community and Volunteer Support at Community First Yorkshire. Mark is a qualified trainer and has extensive experience of supporting charities to work through governance issues.

“Extremely informative. Well presented.” – Previous course participant.

If you have any questions about the training please contact Mark Hopley – mark.hopley@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk

If you have any questions about booking or invoicing please contact info@communityfirstyorkshire.org.uk or t: 01904 704 177.

The Staincliffe Suite is one of the meeting rooms at the District Council offices at Belle Vue Square.

Light refreshment will be provided.