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Understanding your governing document

16 April 2026
10 am – 12 pm | Cardiff

Delivered through the medium of English

1 x 2 hour session / classroom

​Delivered by WCVA’s Trusted Associate Hugh James

Aims

​Participants will be given the opportunity to better understand their governing documents, what it requires the trustees to do, and any limitations imposed by it.

Content

​The trainers will discuss the different types of clauses which are typically found in charity governing documents. After a short presentation on each type of clause, attendees will be given the opportunity to find and consider the clause in their own charity’s governing document and consider whether that particular clause is still fit for purpose or whether it should be updated.

Learning outcomes

By the end of the course participants will have learned/be able to:

  • ​Have a better understanding of their charity’s governing document and any provisions which need to be reviewed or updated.

Who this course is for

​This course is for trustees and senior leaders.

​Delivered by Harriet Morgan and Marie Philippe from Hugh James’ dedicated Charities Team based in Cardiff. Harriet and Marie have extensive experience of providing specialist legal and governance advice to charities and not-for-profit organisations of all sizes.

Course requirements – please read before booking

What we ask of you:

  • Attend the full duration of the training.
  • Arrive 15 minutes early.
  • 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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