Trustee Training - Jun 2026

Introduction

Trustees play an essential role in our society, making our charity sector work. It’s a hugely rewarding role but it’s not always easy to get all the information you require to be sure you are carrying out your role as effectively as possible. This training will help give you an overview of what’s expected of trustees as well as providing a networking opportunity with your fellow trustees from the area.

Outcomes of this training are:

To better understand your role and legal responsibilities as a trustee

To understand how this role fits with other roles in the charity

To understand your reporting responsibilities

To know where to go for help and support

To feel confident in being an active member of your Board / Committee and helping to achieve your charities purposes!

To achieve this we will cover:

Introduction: ‘Trustee’, ‘members' and others.

Trustee responsibilities: 6 Main Legal Duties

Limiting liability and legal structures

Effective board leadership and trustee roles

Essential resources and links to help you on your way

Who should attend:

The training is suitable for new and existing trustees and will also give a valuable introduction to anyone thinking of taking on the role. In some small community groups you may refer to yourselves as the Committee. If you have overall responsibility for your community group, then this course is for you.

The training is primarily for Trustees of voluntary and community groups who operate services in Reading. If your group does not offer services in Reading, please contact us in advance of booking and ask us for our rate for organisations not providing services in Reading. We may need to add you to the waiting list.

Your trainer:

This course will be delivered by Reading Voluntary Action's Advice Service Manager, Herjeet Vass. Herjeet has a background in Law and charity management and also helps groups to attain the Safe and Sound Quality Award in good governance in charities.

Practicalities:

Registration and refreshments from 9:45am

The session runs from 10am - 1pm. Short comfort break midway.

Cost:

Small Groups - no charge

Small groups are defined as those with a gross annual income below £100K and mainly run by volunteers.

Standard ticket for all other size groups and charities: £10

Venue: Conference Hall, Reading International Solidarity Centre (RISC), 35-39 London Street, Reading, RG1 4PS. Come to the 'event space' entrance as marked on the following map https://risc.org.uk/about/how-to-find-us/

There is no parking onsite but RISC is easily accessed via public transport. Nearby car parks are Queens Road and the Oracle. There are also some disabled parking spots on London Street - see the above link. Please contact us in advance if you have access needs.

Please book through the link adjacent. We hope to see you there!

RVA Cancellation Policy:

If you are no longer able to attend the event, please let us know by emailing [email protected]. We offer refunds as follows:

14+ days notice - full refund

7-14 days notice - 50% discount

Less than 7 days notice - no refund unless there are extenuating circumstances.

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