Agenda
| Time | Event description |
| 16:30 | Arrival; refreshments available |
| 17:00 |
Opening words Katie Spencer-Smith; project manager of HCF Training & Development |
| 17:10 |
"Manage and understand your role as a strategic leader" Leah Selinger, Chair Watford Women's Centre |
| 17:30 | Interactive Workshop |
| 17:50 |
Q&A |
| 18:00 | Networking break; refreshments available |
| 18:30 |
Sharing a Trustee experience Jeremy Colman (Chair of Trustees, Crossroads Caring for Life) |
| 18:50 |
Problem Solving Training Jon Clarke, Trainer and Facilitator |
| 19:20 |
Closing words Emily Butterworth; volunteering development lead at GoVolHertsords |
| 19:30 |
Event finished |
Keynote speaker
Leah Selinger - Chair, Watford Women's Centre
Leah Selinger has over two decades of experience as a fundraiser and senior manager in the voluntary sector where she has worked in, and with, organisations helping them become more effective and sustainable through governance, strategy, income generation and implementation support.
Her consulting work specialises in income generation and strategic planning, with a focus on supporting small and medium sized organisations to be financially resilient. Leah also delivers a range of training and workshops on strategy and fundraising, and is an experienced and engaging facilitator.
Leah is Chair of Governors at a primary school in Hertfordshire, and is Chair of Trustees at Watford Women’s Centre.
Problem Solving for Trustees and Senior Leaders
Jon Clarke, Trainer and Facilitator
Jon is a qualified teacher with a PGCE and has run courses in many countries, but does most of his training in Herts and Bucks. He has run Training Together since 2012 and has taught soft skills to thousands of staff and volunteers in the public and voluntary sectors. Until recently, he was Chair of his Parish Council, and was the safeguarding governor for his local school. From 1981 to 2011 he was a police officer in London with a focus on neighbourhoods, communities, and mental health.
Feedback from Hertfordshire Trustees' Conference 2024
100% of attendees said they came away with practical learning to use in their organisation.
“Fantastic speakers giving fresh perspectives of how you look at your board and how you can make the most of the Trustee skills and improve your ways of working. All of the speakers were great and they followed sequentially, giving some great insights. Really enjoyed the conference!”
“Great to learn that we have common understanding on what is important and what to watch out, listening to various trustees working in different kind of charities.”
“Really well organised session with varied and interesting speakers to provide great food for thought.”
“Great event! Interesting and relevant, helpful topics to take away and share. Also useful from hcf perspective facilitating introductions between similar charities so they may explore collaborative working”
