Board & Governance
12 Jul 2024
Charity sector update
Webinar recordings – June 2024
Webinar one
Webinar one features:
Governance – Darren Perry
- Board and committee structures
- Skills audits
- Board meetings – what does good look like
- Trustee induction process
Legal update – Amy Laver, Tozers
- General charity law update including latest Charities Act 2022 implementation
- Is your charity’s governing document still fit for purpose?
- Dealing with old restricted funds and permanent endowment- what can be done to free up funds?
Recruiting Trustees – Anna Jay, Public Leaders Appointments
- Introduction to Public Leaders Appointments
- Recruitment to the sector – specifically Trustees
- Importance of diversity on boards and how we can address this
Webinar two
Webinar two features:
Risk registers – Stephanie Henshaw
- Risk registers as part of wider risk management
- What does a good risk register look like?
- Maintaining and using your risk register
- How the board can check risk mitigations are working
VAT update – Kirsty Martin
- Navigating an evolving tax compliance landscape
- Key VAT risks facing charities
- Trustee responsibilities & how to manage tax risks
Going concern & insolvencies – Sharon Austen & Nick Harris
- Going concern assessment and reserves
- Actions you should consider if there are going concern and solvency issues
- Common misconceptions in these areas