Every trustee deserves great training

Financial literacy for trustees — understanding accounts, Gift Aid, financial controls, reserves policies and what to look for in your charity's annual accounts.

The legal and ethical framework for charity fundraising, the Code of Fundraising Practice, and what trustees need to know about overseeing their charity's income-generation activities.

Trustees' responsibilities around staff, volunteers, safeguarding, equality and diversity. Key HR principles that every trustee board should understand, especially when employing staff for the first time.

Understanding the legal framework in which charities operate — the Charities Act, reporting requirements, constitutional law, CIO vs company structures, and what compliance actually means in practice.

Strategic planning for charity boards — how to develop and review a strategy, how to lead an organisation effectively, and how to build a high-performing trustee board with the right skills and diversity.