Day 1 – 4 November 2026
10 am – 1 pm | Online
Day 2 – 10 November 2026
1 pm – 4 pm | Online
2 x 3 hour sessions / online
Delivered through the medium of English
This course is part of WCVA’s TSSW training offer
Aim of the workshop
To equip learners with the skills and knowledge to be effective trustees and provide officers with the knowledge required to recruit, induct and manage a trustee board.
Content
This is an introductory course for prospective and current trustees and officers working with trustees. It covers the essentials of being an effective trustee including roles and responsibilities, an understanding of governance structures, what good practice in governance looks like and how to effectively recruit and induct trustees.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this session, learners will:
- Understand the roles and responsibilities of being a trustee
- Understand the main governance structures
- Understand what good practice looks like
- Be able to implement effective trustee recruitment and induction processes
- Know where to find relevant resources and guidance
Who the session is for
Prospective, new and existing trustees, officers with responsibility for board and trustee management.
Course requirements – please read before booking
What we ask of you:
- Attend the full duration of the training.
- Test your Zoom access before attending.
- Arrive 5-10 minutes early – late arrivals may not be admitted.
- Keep your camera on and participate via microphone/chat where possible.
- Let us know at the time of booking if you have any access requirements (e.g. BSL interpreter).
- Enable notifications from LUMA to receive joining instructions and resources.
- If you can’t attend, please email bookings@wcva.cymru (see our cancellation policy).
MAXIMUM of two places per organisation
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