What does it mean to be a charity trustee?

This online course is for aspiring, new or established trustees, fully funded for trustees from Hertfordshire Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations.

  • Learn the roles and responsibilities of trustees

  • Learn the legal structures of charities and what that means

  • Overview of the Charity Governance Code

Learning outcomes

By the end of the this course you will:

  • Understand the key responsibilities of a trustee

  • Understand the Charity Governance Code

  • Understand the legal structure of charities

Cancellation terms:

If you are unable to attend this course please contact [email protected] with at least 48 hours’ notice to cancel your place. HCF Training & Development reserves the right to issue a fee in the case of non-attendance of this course without proper notice. Within the 48 hour notice period your course place may be transferred to another eligible individual from your organisation, but not transferred to another course.

Contact HCF Training & Development

Course feedback

“I improved my knowledge and understanding of the role of trustee, the responsibilities especially legal, and it reinforced the importance of the Governance Code.”

Julia Miles, YCT

“Interesting insights and useful knowledge - essential for every first time trustee.”

Jeremy Freeman, Herts Inclusive Theatre

About your trainer

Sue Pearlman

Sue Pearlman has worked in the charity sector for many years, is passionate about charities and now works with trustees and senior staff of charities to improve their governance.

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