Governance Workshops

April to October 2008

Dates & Venue:

Workshop 1: Mind the Gap

Wednesday 9 April 2008

Workshop 2: Destination X
Wednesday 4 June 2008

Workshop 3: All Aboard!
Wednesday 8 October 2008

Charles Russell London Office
8-10 New Fetter Lane
London
EC4A 1RS

Please click here for a map
and directions.


Programme:

8.30am
Registration/Breakfast

9.00am
Presentations/Workshops

10.00am
Tea/Coffee

10.30am
Presentations/Workshops

11.30am
Close

Cost:
£50 plus VAT (£8.75) per session or £125 plus VAT (£21.88) for all three sessions.

For additional representatives from the same organisation the cost per session will be reduced to £25 plus VAT or £75 plus VAT for all three sessions.

Who should attend?
This series will be relevant to trustees but also to directors, chief executives and other senior managers of not-for-profit organisations




As a leading charity law practice, we are constantly looking at how we can improve our service to clients. In addition to providing a wide range of legal expertise we would like to offer you something extra. We think we can offer you genuine added value by bringing together practical professional advice from both legal and other disciplines with specific relevance and application to charities and not-for-profit organisations.

Following research we conducted last year, we are launching our first series of Charity Plus workshops which will cover a wide range of governance issues.


Workshop 1: Mind the Gap

Wednesday 9 April 2008
In order to be effective in moving your charity forward, it is essential to have the right people on board. At this seminar we will consider how to ensure your charity achieves this.

Issues covered will include:

Board and governance reviews
Trustee Recruitment
Trustee Induction
Succession Planning

Workshop 2: Destination X
Wednesday 4 June 2008
For your charity to achieve its goals you need a strategic board. At this seminar we will examine the key requirements for effective leadership.

Issues covered will include:

Distinguishing strategy from day to day delivery
Agreeing a strategy - vision, missions, objectives - and a three to five year plan
Working strategically with staff

Workshop 3: All Aboard!
Wednesday 8 October 2008

Efficient day to day management is essential for any organisation. At this seminar we will explore the influencing factors in ensuring the effective administration of your charity:

Issues covered will include:

The importance of the Chair
Getting the most out of meetings
Sub-committees
Information and Communication
Dealing with problems

Speakers
Zoe Willems, Charles Russell Consultant
Zoe comes with 9 years experience at the Charity Commission, most recently as Senior Policy Advisor working on the Charities Act 2006, and has an extensive range of experience advising charities large and small and a good overview of sector-wide issues and developments.

Guest Speakers
There will also be some guest speakers at some of the sessions.

For further help or information, please contact Geraldine Gardner
tel: 020 7203 5243
email: geraldine.gardner@charlesrussell.co.uk


 
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Workshop 1: Mind the Gap
Wednesday 9 April 2008
Workshop 2: Destination X
Wednesday 4 June 2008
Workshop 3: All Aboard!
Wednesday 8 October 2008
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