Trustee conference

NCVO's trustee conference explores what good governance looks like for modern charities, using the key principles of the Charity Governance Code. The conference provides practical tips and guidance to help you develop in your role as a trustee and support your organisation's governance to go from strength to strength.

Trustees' Week 2020

Because of the coronavirus, we have taken the decision to cancel this year's Trustee Conference, but Trustees' Week will still take place on 2–6 November. Trustees' Week is an opportunity to highlight the excellent work of trustees, support boards to improve their governance, and encourage new people to consider trusteeship and volunteering opportunities.

During the week we will be running a number of online activities. Visit the Trustees' Week page for more information.

Trustee Conference 2019 

NCVO’s 2019 Trustee Conference took place on the 4 November. The slides from the day can be viewed here:

• What every trustee needs to know: An introduction and update on trustee responsibilities
• Safeguarding governance and risk management in charities
• Diversity and inclusion: Practical ways trustees can shape culture
• Perfectly matched: Essential ingreidients for an impactful Chair and CEO relationship
• Purpose, power and participation: Developing the right strategy process for your charity
• Asking the right questions: An introduction to charity finance for trustees
• The legal and regulatory landscape: An update
• Getting things right: the importance of values and ethics
• Effective board dynamics: What works?
• What's the score: measuring your organisations digital maturity and leadership
• Volunteers and the law: Trustee masterclass
• Volunteers and the law: Case study with answers

You can also download a handout (PDF, 200KB) to accompany the session on the legal and regulatory landscape.