Hertfordshire Trustees' Conference 2024
"Inviting fresh perspectives to your Board"
Date: Thursday 7 November 2024
Time: 4:30pm-7:30pm
Venue: Aldwickbury Park Golf Club, Harpenden, AL5 1AB
Hosted by HCF Training & Development and GoVolHerts, we look forward to greeting you at our annual event where we meet and celebrate Trustees of Hertfordshire.
This year we're focusing on the theme of 'Inviting fresh perspectives to your Board.' Join us where visionary and inspiring speakers will delve into the impact of young trustees, the power of diverse perspectives on boards, and the crucial role of youth in driving innovation. Prepare to be inspired and equipped with actionable insights as our speakers share compelling stories and strategies that emphasise the importance of fostering a vibrant, inclusive boardroom culture.
Don't miss this opportunity to gain a fresh perspective and practical approaches to enhancing your board's effectiveness.
To secure your free place, book here!
Agenda
| Time | Event description |
| 16:30 | Arrival; refreshments available |
| 17:00 |
Opening words Katie Spencer-Smith; project manager of HCF Training & Development |
| 17:10 |
"Diversity of thought on a Board" John Arceno; trustee of The Red Shed |
| 17:30 |
"The value of young trustees" Katie Callaghan; founder and chair of trustees at Cards for Bravery |
| 17:45 |
Q&A with John and Katie |
| 18:00 | Networking break; refreshments available |
| 18:20 |
"Creating a collaborative culture in your Board" Danny Curtin; strategic advisor and coach |
| 19:20 |
Closing words Emily Butterworth; volunteering development lead at GoVolHerts |
| 19:30 | Event finished |
"Diversity of thought on a Board"
John Arceno; trustee of The Red Shed
John is a trustee at The Red Shed - a dementia charity in Stevenage that provides gardening activities and experiences to benefit people living with dementia, their carers and families. In 2023-2024 John served as the Mayor Consort of Stevenage where he first met The Red Shed.
In his day job John works at Pfizer as a sales representative and he is passionate about reducing healthcare inequalities in the UK for those with blood cancer. John is also a workstream operations lead on Pfizer’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council in Europe.
"The value of young trustees"
Katie Callaghan; founder and chair of trustees at Cards for Bravery
Katie is the founder and Chair of Trustees at Cards for Bravery, a charity she founded at just 13 years old. Katie founded the charity during a long hospital stay, wanting to help other children and young people in a similar position as herself. Now 22, Katie's journey as a young leader has been driven by her personal experiences, inspiring her to create a platform that supports others facing similar challenges.
"Creating a collaborative culture in your Board"
Danny Curtin: Facilitator, coach & advisor
Danny has extensive experience in the not-for-profit sector - from fundraiser to CEO of a national youth charity. He is co-founder of a youth action and advocacy organisation and a former Chair of Trustees of the Association of Chairs. He now works as a coach and advisor to organisations, helping develop their capacity to support more people. We are privileged to have him join our event to share his thoughts on how to strengthen your Board - working with you to consider best practice to govern effectively.
Feedback from Hertfordshire Trustees' Conference 2023
100% of feedback respondents would recommend attending
“Presenters were excellent”
“A great opportunity for networking and learning from each other.”
“Thanks for an excellent conference.”
“Well presented”
