Queer Trustees: What is a Trustee and how do I become one?
Queer Trustees is hosting a free online session for anyone who is curious about stepping into governance.
Delivered by Kevin Taylor-McKnight, founder of Queer Trustees, and Colette Harrison, Sector Support Manager at Community Foundation North East, this session aims to demystify Trusteeship and create the space for LGBTQIA+ people to explore charity leadership in a supportive, safer environment.
Date
Wednesday 22 April, 2pm to 3pm
Delivery method
Online
More information
Visit the Queer Trustees booking page for information and registration.
Civil Society UK - Trustee Exchange 2026
A conference for charity trustees and senior leaders. Please note, this is a paid-for event, with tickets from £199. The theme this year is ‘Confronting realities and embracing change’.
Download the programme to find out more.
Date
28 April 2026, 9am to 5pm
Delivery method
In-person at BMA House, WC1H 9JP
More information
Visit the Trustee Exchange webpage for information and bookings.
Ethical Property Foundation & Russell Cooke - Charity Property Forum 2026
This free seminar will explore how recent and upcoming legal developments will affect the property management and governance of charities.
Richard Jones, charity real estate lawyer and Partner at Russell-Cooke, will speak alongside charity governance colleagues and Associate Property Adviser Sarah Beckwith, MRICS, from the Ethical Property Foundation. They will explain legal updates affecting charities, covering both property and charity law, and show how these changes could impact governance and property management.
During the session, attendees can share stories, exchange ideas, pick up practical tips, and learn mistakes to avoid.
Date
Wednesday 6 May, 5pm to 7pm
Delivery method
In-person at The Gallery, 70 Cowcross Street, EC1M 6EJ
More information
Visit the Charity Property Forum webpage for information and bookings.
Association of Chairs - Board Essentials: Moving into Chairing
A free introductory session to all members and non-members of Association of Chairs.
This session will cover:
- the qualities and behaviours of an effective chair
- how to assess your strengths, gaps and development needs
- defining your leadership approach and chairing style
- useful resources to support your ongoing development.
Date
14 May 2026, 5pm to 6.15pm
Delivery method
Online
More information
Visit the Association of Chairs booking webpage for more information.
Directory of Social Change - Online courses
Directory of Social Change hosts a mix of free and low-cost online courses and sessions covering topics from Legal Compliance to Organisational Cultures, supporting leaders and Board members to provide clear, confident governance.
Dates
Various
Delivery method
Online
More information
For further details and registration information, please visit the Directory of Social Change webpage and register for sessions.
NCVO Governance help and guidance
NCVO provides a range of practical resources and guidance to support charity leaders to effectively achieve and maintain good governance.
More information
Visit the NCVO Governance webpage for more information
Eastside People’s Trustee Hub
Eastside people provides a range of resources, events, blogs and top tips for charity and not-for-profit trustees, as well as information about the Festival of Trusteeship.
More information
Visit the Trustee Hub for more information.