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A template agenda for a board meeting.

A sample code of conduct for trustees.

Sample declaration of interests form for trustees

Sample trustee expenses claim form

A sample management calendar for users to adapt for their own organisations

A template risk register is a framework for identifying, assessing and recording the risks that your organisation faces

Sample role descriptions for a range of trustee roles

The management of a charity is delegated to the chief executive. This is a sample role description for a chief executive.

All sub-committees need terms of reference that clearly indicate what's expected of them and who they're accountable to.

It is good practice that the CEO reports to the board on a regular basis, we would recommend this report is written so that trustees have time to digest it and formulate questions.

Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and practical application, you'll learn how to strengthen your current fundraising strategy so that is not only effective today but sustainable and resilient for years to come.

This course will help you create a positive and inclusive experience for volunteers. The course will explore best practice in relation to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, and equality

This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff

This course will take you through the essentials of lawful data processing for charities and help improve your compliance with the law

This practical one-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will elevate your strategic leadership skills, so you can create lasting impact for your organisations and the communities you serve.

This course will give you an overview of how to build a simple finance strategy. We’ll introduce tools to help you build the financial resilience of your charity

This training provides you with the insights, tools, and confidence to evaluate and strengthen your organisation’s culture providing a strong foundation for success.

Learn how to get involved with A Million Acts of Hope, a campaign taking place across the country, building up to a week of action 13 – 20 May 2026.

Learn practical tools and techniques to increase your capability, confidence and impact when seeking to influence others – both within and outside your organisation

The voluntary sector operates in a fast-moving and uncertain environment. This one-day training focuses on leading change in a way that brings staff teams with you.

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Building a sustainable and resilient fundraising strategy (1 day)

Volunteers and the law (0.5 day)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Strategic leadership (1 day)

Charity finance strategy (1 day)

Leading a thriving organisational culture (1 Day)

Boost your personal influence and impact (0.5 day)

Leading change and transformation (1 day)

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