Governing a Not-for-profit Organisation

About this training session

Whether you’re a new board or committee member or you’ve been doing it for a while, there is always more to learn about your legal responsibilities. In this session, we unpack the A-Z of governance and make sure you are fully aware of your legal obligation as a board or committee member.

What does it mean to be a board member? What are your key responsibilities? What are you liable for and where can you turn if things go wrong? If you want to know more about governing a not-for-profit organisation, this in-depth 3-hour training session is for you.

You'll learn about:

• The of board or committee members as decision makers
• Differences between governance and management
• Legal structure and status of your organisation
• Importance of rules, and your organisation's legal purpose or object
• Four key legal duties of committee or board members
• Potential liabilities, and protecting yourself and your organisation
• Top tips and additional resources

Who should attend?

New and current board or committee members and senior staff.

Who runs the session?

Your training will be run by one of our lawyers, who all specialise in charity and not-for-profit law.

How is this session delivered?

Our 3-hour sessions can be delivered online or in-person (subject to availability). Each session is an in-depth, interactive exploration of the topics outlined above, with small breakout sessions for participants to workshop legal issues, discuss scenarios, and problem-solve as a group.

What is the cost?

Contact us to discuss a tailored proposal to suit your needs.

How long is the session?

3 hours

How many people can attend?

We recommend a maximum of 30 participants. If you think your group will exceed this, please let us know.