Governing a Not-for-profit Organisation

About this training session

Whether you’re a new board 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:

• Legal roles of committee/board members as decision makers
• Differences between governance and management
• Legal structure and status of your organisation
• Importance of rules and legal purpose or objects
• Four key legal duties of committee/board members
• Potential liabilities, protecting yourself and your organisation
• Other relevant laws and additional resources

Who should attend?

New and current board/committee members and senior staff should attend this session.

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 interactive sessions are delivered online via Zoom, or in-person where we are able to arrange this. Whether online or in-person, all our training sessions include time for activities, questions, and a short break.

What is the cost?

Our sessions are tailored to your organisation or sub-sector, and prices will vary. Contact us to have a chat about current pricing.

How long is the session?

3 hours

How many people can attend?

We recommend a maximum of 30 participants to ensure our sessions remain interactive and engaging. If you think your group will exceed 30 participants, please let us know.