Trusteeship in small charities - 23 November

When: 23 November
Where: Clothworkers' Hall, Dunster Court, Mincing Lane, London EC3R 7AH
Event Time: 4pm - 6pm, followed by drinks
Price: £30

NPC, in partnership with the Clothworkers’ Company, is hosting a seminar on trusteeship in small charities on November 23. This seminar will explore the strategic and operational challenges of being on the board of a small charity.

For full details and to book please click here.

CIPFA Charity Conference - 3 November, London

When: 3 November
Where: CIPFA, Mansell Street, London
Event Time: 09:45 - 16:40

These are tough times for charities.

There are big changes in sources of income, an increasing emphasis on good governance, concern around the demise of Kids Company, a major review of funding regulations, new SORP financial reporting guidance and an increasing need for charities to evidence social impact and value.

To provide support and guidance, the CIPFA Conference is a must-attend event for finance professionals working in charities and those providing advice to charities, trustees and treasurers.

Delegates will have the chance to:

• Learn about, ask questions on and compare experiences with other practitioners on the latest developments in the field of charity finance,

• Hear from David Jones, the Director of Corporate Services at the Charity Commission, discuss the Commission's strategic plan, their approach to regulation, and insights into the emerging themes from the Commission's inquiry work.

• Learn the nine critical hallmarks that charities need to have in place to ensure their future success and sustainability.

• Learn about good practice and common errors in charity reporting, to include the latest charity SORP developments

To find out more about the event, and to book, click here.

NCVO / BWB Conference 2015: Helping you to govern with impact - 2 November, London

When: 2 November
Where: Kings Place, London, N1
Event Time: 09:00 - 17:00

This year's NCVO / BWB conference will launch Trustees’ Week 2015.

Join 400 trustees at this leading annual event which celebrates the role of trustees and champions best practice in governance.

The day will feature keynotes, workshops and sessions from experts across the sector.

09:00 Fringe Event
In addition to attending the main conference, you can opt in to join a morning fringe event, PQASSO: A structured framework for reviewing governance.

09:30 Registration
Refreshments, exhibition and networking

10:00 Welcome
Martyn Lewis, chair of NCVO

10:10 Trustees' Week Launch
Paula Sussex, chief executive of the Charity Commission

10:35 State of the sector: Governance in context
Philip Kirkpatrick, partner at BWB

11:05 Q&A with morning keynotes

11:15 Morning break
Refreshments, exhibition and 1-2-1 sessions

11:45 Morning workshops
Choose from one of six expert-led workshops

13:15 Lunch
Refreshments, exhibition, networking and 1-2-1 sessions

14:15 Afternoon workshops
Choose from one of six expert-led workshops

15:45 Afternoon break
Refreshments, exhibition, networking and 1-2-1 sessions

16:15 Plenary session
Margarte Casely-Hayford, Barritster, chair of Action Aid, and non-executive director of NHS England Board

16:55 Closing remarks
Martyn Lewis CBE, chair of NCVO

17:00 Drinks reception
Network in an informal environment and hear the winners of the Winifred Tumim Memorial Prize for Good Governance

You can view the full programme here.

Book your place by completing this form.

Charity Conference 2015: Informing & Educating The Sector - 10 November, Hove

When: 10 November
Where: Sussex County Cricket Ground, Eaton Road, Hove, BN3 3AN
Event Time: 9am - 4pm

Russell New - Business, Taxation & Charity Advisers - are hosting this one day conference. There will be interview sessions with a CEO and Chair of two successful charities; opportunities to network with like-minded individuals; and a choice of breakout sessions covering governance, investments, fundraising and finance.

To reserve your place, please complete this form

09:00 Registration

09:30 Chair's Opening Remarks: Mark Cummins,  Charitis & Education Partner, Russell New

09:45 The Challenges Of Being A Chair of Trustees: An interview with Guy Clinch, Chairman of Trsutees, St Barnabas House

10:45 Morning Break

11:00 Morning Break Away Session: Choose session A or B, details below

12:30 Lunch: a buffet lunch will be provided

13:30 The Challenges Of Being A CEO: An interview with Penny Shimmin, CEO, Sussex Community Development Association

14:30 Afternoon Break Away Session: Choose session C or D, details below

16:00 Close


Session A
Governance - The Good, The Bad & The Ugly

This session will be led by Mark Cummins, Charities & Education Partner at Russell New, and Jeremy Mills, Lawyer from Mills Keep.

Good governance is fundamental to any charity which strives to be successful in fulfilling its objectives in an effective and efficient manner. Bad governance can have a detrimental effect on charities, putting the reputation of a charity at risk.

In this session, Mark and Jeremy will discuss the do's and don'ts of good governance, incorporating examples from their work in the sector. There will also be an opportunity for delegates to demonstrate their understanding by looking at a case study.

Session B
Raising Funds from Grant Making Trusts and Foundations

This session will be led by Andrew Devon, Director, Salvia Fundraising.

Andrew Devon is the owner of Salvia Fundraising Ltd, a fundraising and training consultancy based in Hove. Andrew provides services to charities including writing business and fundraising strategies, and researching and making funding applications to grant making trusts and foundations.

In this interactive session, Andrew will help you to improve your skills in writing applications and appeals to charitable trusts and foundations. He will use actual examples and case studies from his own clients.

Session C
Investment - no such thing as a silly question

This session will be led by Gemma Woodward, Executive Director at Quilter Cheviot Investment Management and an independent adviser to three charities' investment committees; and Julie Toben, a charity trustee and chair of a large charity's investment committee.

Whatever the size of a charity's reserves the Trustees have a number of decisions to make as how to best utilise these reserves. The Trustees have fiduciary responsibility for the chairty's finances, but may be faced with a bewildering vocabulary and uncertainty as to how to navigate the investment world.

In this session Julie and Gemma will aim to create a step by step guide of how to make investment simple, what resources there are for Trustees and how there is no such thing as a silly question - only silly answers

Session D
Are Your Financial Systems & Controls Fit For Purpose?

This session will be led by Jonathan Aikens, Charities & Education Manager, Russell New.

All charities must have in place effective financial systems and controls which safeguard the assets of the charity. Often the controls around key areas such as online banking, cash handling and payroll are insufficient.

Jonathan will discuss the key financial systems and controls charities should have in place and using examples from his auditing background cover some common weaknesses amongst charities.

He will also make reference to the latest Charity Commission guidance on the topic. 

Good Women Trustees - 5 November, London

When: 5 November
Where: The Water Poet, Spitalfields, London
Event Time: 6pm

Vanilla Ventures have teamed up with the Small Charities Coalition to arrange a great Trustees' Week event, designed to bring together Good Women who want to become charity trustees, and small charities looking for board members.

Good Women is a network for women interested in social change, you can find out more here.

Annual Charity Seminar: Modernising Your Charity - 4 November, Exeter

When: 4 November
Where: Westpoint Centre Ltd, Clyst St Mary, Exeter, EX5 1DJ
Event Time: 9am for 9.30am start - lunch (a buffet lunch will be provided)

This year's free Annual Charity Seminar hosted by Thomas Westcott Chartered Accountants will focus on the theme of modernising your charity.

The guest speaker will be Mark Cornfield, Deputy Principal - Director of Finance for WESC Foundation, he will offer some practical insights into modernising your charity.

There is no charge to attend this event however we kindly request that attendees RSVP for seating and catering purposes.

RSVP: Jamie Giles - events@thomaswestcott.co.uk or 01392 288555

I Am Getting on Board: Trustee Matching Event - 3 November, London

When:  Tuesday 3 November
Where: London
Event Time: 6-9pm

Following on from last year’s successful event, I Am Enterprises is supporting Trustees’ Week once again, in partnership with Getting on Board.

This relaxed and informal event is perfect if your charity is looking for trustees or you’re interested in becoming a trustee yourself. You’ll be able to talk to charities that are recruiting and find out the skills required and what it’s really all about. Friendly facilitators will meet and greet you and ensure that you are introduced to some interesting people, whether you come alone, or with colleagues and friends.

Refreshments and nibbles will be provided.

  

Sign up at http://bit.ly/1KQKRYM 

Individuals - Looking to be a trustee or skilled volunteer? - 3rd November London

When: 3rd November 

Where: London

Event time: 7.30pm-9.00pm 

Beyond the Boardroom: Trustee Speed-Matching

Come along to our Speed-Matching event where you’ll be able to meet charity CEOs, chairs and trustees from 40 charities looking to add to their board or engage skilled volunteers on some fascinating projects.

So if you’re looking, just starting to or really don't know what this crazy charity world is all about, come and find out from people who live and breathe it - but be quick, places are limited!

Location: CAN Mezzanine, Old Street, N1 6AH

To attend get in touch and send an enquiry or call Tinashe on 0207 939 7442

Beyond the Boardroom: Recruiting and Retaining Great Trustees - 3rd November London

When: 3rd November 2015; 5.20pm-9.00pm
Where: London
Event time: 17.20 – 21.00

Trustee Speed-Matching with Career Volunteer.

Join us for the latest event in our Beyond the Boardroom series of events, Recruiting and Retaining Great Trustees.

This is not a conference or an event in the traditional sense – think TED talk meets speed dating!

Our event formula is simple: expert opinions + interactive environment = colourful debate! Throw in a Speed-Matching post event for charities to meet potential trustees and skilled volunteers and you’ve got a recipe for a productive and exciting evening.

Hear from experts in board strategy and development, occupational psychology and diversity.

 

Cost: free

Location: CAN Mezzanine, Old Street, N1 6AH

 

To attend call Tinashe on 0207 939 7442 or email tinashe@careervolunteer.co.uk

http://www.careervolunteer.co.uk/skilled-volunteering-trustee-events

VAT for charities: advanced complexities and considerations - 4 November Cardiff

VAT for charities: advanced complexities and considerations

When: Wednesday 4 November, : 1.30 - 4.30 pm
Where: Cardiff

Delivered by Liz Maher, Director of Centurion VAT Specialists Ltd

You may have some understanding of the rules and regulations relating to VAT - and how they apply to your organisation - but your VAT considerations could be rather more complex if you are embarking on projects involving elements such as construction, collaboration or the transfer of services.

This interactive seminar will:

provide you with a more strategic understanding of the VAT issues your charity faces, specifically in relation to

• property development projects
• collaborations with third parties, and
• the transfer of leisure and cultural services activities from a local authority to a newly formed charitable body

give an insight into the VAT aspects you need to understand as you explore fundraising options, covering topical issues such as

• direct mailings,
• the Cost Sharing Exemption and
• the interaction of Gift Aid with VAT.

The seminar is for designed to assist those whose roles require an awareness of VAT. It will be suitable for trustees or staff who are either new to the third sector or new to taking on VAT responsibilities, who have a basic understanding of the operation of VAT and wish to develop that knowledge by considering more complex aspects of VAT management.


Costs:

WCVA member
1 seminar £15, including lunch
2 seminars £25, including lunch
Non- WCVA member
1 seminar £25, including lunch
2 seminars £45, including lunch

There is an additional event on VAT for charities: an introduction in Cardiff on Wednesday 4 November 9am -1pm.

To register your interest in attending either or both seminars, please email eventsadmin@wcva.org.uk or contact 0800 2888 329.

VAT for charities: an introduction - 4 November Cardiff

VAT for charities: an introduction

When: Wednesday 4 November,
Where: Cardiff: 9am - 1pm

Delivered by Liz Maher, Director of Centurion VAT Specialists Ltd
The rules of VAT can be somewhat of a minefield, but Centurion VAT is on hand to help signpost your charity to a clearer VAT future.
Whether your organisation is currently VAT registered or not, this interactive seminar will:

• provide the building blocks of knowledge you need to manage VAT effectively
• help you identify opportunities for removing VAT costs on purchases, and taxable business activities which could result in your organisation needing to register for VAT
• set out the basic VAT aspects that you need to understand as you explore new areas of funding support for income generation
• highlight VAT issues resulting from a shift from grants to contracts, or from collaboration with third parties.

The seminar is for designed to assist those whose roles require an awareness of VAT. It will be suitable for trustees or staff who are either new to the third sector or new to taking on VAT responsibilities.

Cost: 

WCVA member

1 seminar £15, including lunch

2 seminars £25, including lunch

Non- WCVA member

1 seminar £25, including lunch

2 seminars £45, including lunch

There is an additional event on VAT for charities: advanced complexities and considerations taking place on Wednesday 4 November, Cardiff: 1.30 - 4.30 pm. 

To register your interest in attending either or both seminars, please email eventsadmin@wcva.org.uk or contact 0800 2888 329.

Audit Committee Training - 3 November 2015 London

Audit Committee Training - London, 3 November 2015

What is an effective audit committee? How useful is it? Who should be on your audit committee? This course introduces the main functions of audit committees and discusses their role in charities.

Course content:

• The role and composition of an audit committee
• Guidance from the Charity regulators and other sectors
• Key issues: assurance, risk and reporting
• The effective audit committee

Speaker:
 

Don Bawtree - Partner, BDO LLP

Who should attend:
 

Finance Directors, senior management, committee members, treasurers and trustees, from charities with or without audit committees.
 

This course is delivered in association with BDO.

Booking is available on the CFG website at http://www.cfg.org.uk/auditcommittee

Inspiring Trusteeship - a free charity governance conference for London, Greater London Volunteering - 16 November London

When: Monday, 16 November 2015 from 10:00 to 16:00 (GMT)
Where: City Hall, The Queen's Walk, SE1 2AA, London, United Kingdom

What: Inspiring Trusteeship is our free event for everyone interested in the governance of London’s voluntary and community sector.

Join us and over 200 other delegates for: plenary sessions with Dr Alice Maynard, the Association of Chairs and other speakers looking at new perspectives on governance, and looking at what makes an effective Chair/CEO relationship; workshops on legal issues affecting Trustees, and tips on recruiting Trustees; and a networking lunch to meet with people involved in charity governance from across London, in a marketplace of organisations able to provide you with information and support on charity governance.

To register click here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/inspiring-trusteeship-a-free-charity-governance-conference-for-london-tickets-18780768785

Introduction to Trusteeship, Greater London Volunteering - 2 November London

When: Monday, 2 November 2015 from 10:00 to 13:00

Where: City Hall, The Queen's Walk, SE1 2AA, London, United Kingdom

What: A free participatory workshop exploring the main roles and responsibilities of trustees. From meeting your legal obligations to providing great leadership:

• What are the key challenges?
• What works?
• And where can you get support?

Led by Janet Thorne, CEO of Reach, and Luke Strachan, TrusteeWorks Manager at Reach

This workshop is particularly suited to new Trustees, and those considering becoming a Trustee.

To register click here: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/introduction-to-trusteeship-tickets-18552307451

Trustee Role in Fundraising, 5th November London

Venue: The FSI, The Grayston Centre, 28 Charles Square, London N1 6HT

Time 5.00pm – 8.00pm (registration between 4.30 – 4.45pm)

Cost The training provided and all delegate materials are free of charge to FSI Small Charity Members and Associate Members.  However we require a £50 deposit to secure the booking, £40 is refunded after attendance and £10 is retained as a booking fee. If you’re not an FSI member then you can register for free here: http://www.thefsi.org/join-us/eligibility/

http://www.thefsi.org/services/training/trustees-week-masterclasses/

Trustee Role in Strategy Development, 3rd November London

Venue: The FSI, The Grayston Centre, 28 Charles Square, London N1 6HT

Time 5.00pm – 8.00pm (registration between 4.30 – 4.45pm)

Cost The training provided and all delegate materials are free of charge to FSI Small Charity Members and Associate Members.  However we require a £50 deposit to secure the booking, £40 is refunded after attendance and £10 is retained as a booking fee. If you’re not an FSI member then you can register for free here: http://www.thefsi.org/join-us/eligibility/

http://www.thefsi.org/services/training/trustees-week-masterclasses/

Trustee Role in Risk Management, 2nd November - London

Venue: The FSI, The Grayston Centre, 28 Charles Square, London N1 6HT

Time 5.00pm – 8.00pm (registration between 4.30 – 4.45pm)

Cost The training provided and all delegate materials are free of charge to FSI Small Charity Members and Associate Members.  However we require a £50 deposit to secure the booking, £40 is refunded after attendance and £10 is retained as a booking fee. If you’re not an FSI member then you can register for free here: http://www.thefsi.org/join-us/eligibility/

These workshops are for Charity CEOs and Chairs or representative Trustees. To benefit fully from the workshop we recommend that both the CEO and Trustee attend.

Our workshops are delivered by experienced and knowledgeable trainers. Each workshop has a market value of £195 per delegate place, course places are donated to small charities by the sponsors, donors, funders and Trustees of the FSI.

Governance Surgeries from Brighton and Hove Community Works – Wed 4 November 2015

When: Wednesday 4 November 2015, 6-8pm

Where: BMECP Centre, 10 Fleet St, Brighton, BN1 4ZE

What: An event for Trustees and Management Committee Members. We are bringing together all of the expertise, information and advice you could need if you are a trustee or are considering becoming one, to answer those questions you might be afraid to ask or don’t know who to ask. Our experts will be able to give you information and honest advice on a range of areas, including:

·         Employment Law and HR

·         Charity Finance

·         Charity Law

·         Auto-enrolment and planning for your pension scheme

·         Roles and responsibilities of the board, the Code of Governance and effective relationships

·         Developing your Management Committee

·         Best practice in Volunteer Management, Safeguarding and Equalities

There are likely to be more areas as we confirm experts over the coming weeks.

Cost: FREE to attend, but is only open to trustees or management committee members from organisations operating in Brighton and Hove

Book Now: https://governance-surgeries-2015.eventbrite.co.uk

For more info:

http://bhcommunityworks.org.uk/governance-surgeries-2015/

info@bhcommunityworks.org.uk

01273 234023

@bh_cw

Burton Sweet Charity Trustees’ Week Presentation and Reception - 5th November Bristol

Burton Sweet Charity Trustees’ Week Presentation and Reception

A Trustees’ Week celebration of the contribution volunteer charity trustees make to our communities.

Join us for this free event for an update presentation on issues for charity trustees and networking with other charity people

When: 5 November 2015 from 5.30pm

Where: Woodlands Christian Centre Bristol BS8 2AA

Contact karen.chelton@burton-sweet.co.uk 0117 9142057

Cruising or all at sea? Burton Sweet Autumn Charity Seminar - 30 September Bristol

Cruising or all at sea? Burton Sweet Autumn Charity Seminar

A morning of charity learning and networking on:

Fundraising; Working Internationally; Regulation, Reporting and Law (including the new Charity Commission core guidance for trustees CC3)

When: 30 September 2015 9am – 2pm

Where: M Shed events suite, Bristol BS1 4RN

  

Event fee £45 plus VAT (includes lunch)

Contact karen.chelton@burton-sweet.co.uk 0117 9142057