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

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