Trustee Leadership Programme

Overview

About the Trustee Leadership Programme 

Delivered by social enterprise Cause4 in partnership with the Clothworkers’ Company, this award-winning Trustee course now trains over 500 Trustees a year and gives professionals the skills and confidence to join a charity as a board member.

An enriching career development opportunity offered across two online sessions, the course covers the key responsibilities of Trustees and other regulatory issues alongside real-world insights from experts from across the charity sector.

What you will learn

Course Details - Virtual - November 2024

7th November (Thursday) - 10am - 1pm - Modules 1 and 2 

You will cover issues including:

- an overview of the charity sector and the importance of Trustees; and

- governance and strategic planning. 

14th November (Thursday), 10am - 1pm - Modules 3 and 4

You will cover issues including:

- financial management; and

- an introduction to fundraising.

The first session is enhanced by an expert guest speaker, discussing their experiences as a Trustee, and answering questions.

The programme also includes bespoke matching support, where we use your interests, skillset and location preferences to find relevant Trustee vacancies from our network, helping participants on each programme to join Boards as Trustees.

The sessions give participants extensive time for Q&A, allowing for specific queries about governance and trusteeship to be addressed..

Sign up today to develop your leadership skills and strengthen UK charities.

The Trustee Leadership Programme is now Approved by the Institute of Leadership & Management, so participants can now opt to receive certification on completion of the course. This is a valuable way to demonstrate your continuing professional development and to showcase your commitment to becoming an effective board member.

Bursary Support 

We are delighted to announce that we are introducing a bursary scheme for our Trustee Leadership Programme. Bursary places are available to anyone who is from a background currently underrepresented in fundraising or governance, or who is unable to afford a full price place. 

We know there are many reasons why increasing diversity on boards is important, and we are committed to doing our part to support this change.