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.
Trustee experience
Jeremy Colman - Chair of Trustees for Crossroads
Jeremy Colman is the Chair of Trustees for Crossroads, a local social care charity delivering support for people who need care in their own homes and those who live with them.
With a professional HR and Marketing background in both the hospitality and social care sectors, he believes that organisational culture is at the heart of every charity’s ability to navigate change.
Jeremy will be sharing his experiences as a Chair of Trustees working for a charity at a time of change. He'll talk about the challenges and opportunities, how they have responded and where this has led them, sharing a few insights and suggestions gained along the way.
Feedback from Hertfordshire Trustees' Conference 2025
100% of attendees said they came away with practical learning to use in their organisation.
“Thought the evening was a well organised event, with interesting and helpful presentations, with information that will be useful to myself and my colleague trustee's in our work. Also appreciated the opportunity to meet and discuss with other trustees.”
“Great speakers covering areas you maybe hadn't thought about i as your role as trustee. Good opportunities to discuss issues and share experience in smaller groups”
“Please give us more of the same!”
“I had the opportunity to network with many other trustee's from local charities, gaining knowledge and sharing experiences. I found the presentation from Leah Selinger very useful; learning from her experience in governance. Thank you for a great event; I look forward to next year's!”
