Governing your Organisation training 8 December 2015 12:30pm - 5:00pm

Are you confident about the governance of your organisation?  Are you and your fellow trustees sue that you're using best practice?
Why not come along to this half day session, focusing on governing your organisation, taking place at the Voluntary Action Centre on 8 December, between 12:30pm and 5:00pm. Cost is only £10.  Email training@vamt.net to book your place now.

  

Governing your organisation

Aims
To enable participants to understand good governance and the systems by which organisations are run

Content
Governance is the systems and processes which ensure the overall direction, effectiveness, supervision and accountability of your organisation – it is crucial for the effective management of any third sector organisation. On this course you will explore the principles of good governance, consider how your organisation measures up to them, and explore the systems and the codes of practice you need to put in place to demonstrate you are a good and effective voluntary organisation.

By the end of the session, participants will:

• explore the concept and principles of governance 
• understand the purpose and uses of your ‘governing instrument’ (your constitution or rules) 
• understand the difference between governance and management 
• have considered the Trustee’s relationship with paid staff including the Chief Officer
• explore the importance of Nolan principles and Trustee codes of conduct 
• understand the roles of Sub-committees and executive committees 
• understand the role of AGMs and other membership meetings 
• have an overview of good practice in trustee recruitment