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Training & Development

Training for Trustees
and Senior Teams

Trustees carry real legal responsibility — and yet many receive little or no formal training when they take on the role. We think that's worth changing, and we've made high-quality trustee training as accessible and affordable as possible.

Training Days

Our bespoke training days (in the region of £850+VAT) are a great way to develop your trustees and operational staff, covering governance, strategy, board performance and more. Get in touch to discuss your needs.

Webinars

We run regular 1-hr webinars on key charity topics throughout the year — such as 'The Role of the Chair' and 'Navigating Change' — at just £24 (inc VAT) per person. Members get two free places per webinar (contact us for your discount code).

Trustee Training

Choose from three 1.5-hr online sessions at £72 (inc VAT): Trustee Induction, Trustee Refresher, or Church Governance. Book a bespoke session for your board or join a live group session. Insight members get two free places per year.

Take an Online Course at a Time to Suit You!

Our “Becoming A Trustee” programme has been created by our team for Trustees, Chairs, Treasurers and anyone else interested in the charity sector.

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Training calendar

We run our webinar and training event booking through Eventbrite. Simply click the event you're interested in and book your place.

Connect and Insight members get FREE places on each webinar, and Insight members get two additional free places on one training session per year.

If you have any questions or want to discuss more tailored training, get in touch or email support@trustadvice.org.uk.

Trust Advice training session

Training: Trustee Refresher

Wed, 17 Jun 2026  ·  18:00–19:30

This session provides deeper insights and best practices to support effective and informed trustee governance. We'll cover the following areas:

  • Trustee self-check: things you should already know
  • A reminder of key trustee duties
  • The Three Modes of Governance
  • Financial, Regulatory and Reporting Requirements
  • Governance vs Operations
  • Building a strong board

Webinar: Charity Finance for Non-Accountants: A Beginner's Guide

Tue, 14 Jul 2026  ·  13:00–14:00

A beginner's guide to understanding the world of charity finance. This webinar is aimed at non-accountants who want to understand more about charity finance, covering the following areas:

  • Overview of trustee responsibilities
  • Guiding principles for financial management
  • Basis of accounts
  • Understanding a balance sheet/SOFA
  • Financial reporting
  • Independent Examinations/Audits
  • Relevant policies

Training: Church Governance

Mon, 13 Jul 2026  ·  10:30–12:00

Join us for a focused training session designed specifically for trustees and leaders of church-based charities. We'll explore how leadership teams and trustee boards can work well together, understanding their different responsibilities while supporting the shared mission of the church. We hope you'll leave with greater clarity, confidence, and a better sense of how good governance can strengthen your church's ministry.

Training: Trustee Induction

Tue, 29 Sep 2026  ·  12:00–13:30

An introduction to the key roles, responsibilities, and legal duties for new trustees. We'll cover the following areas:

  • Understanding Your Charity
  • Trustee duties
  • Financial, Regulatory and Reporting Requirements
  • Risk Management
  • Board Meetings