BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//CiviCRM//NONSGML CiviEvent iCal//EN X-WR-TIMEZONE:Europe/London METHOD:PUBLISH BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261207T093000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:CiviCRM_EventID_834_dc2e18a4603207c6e0e9c2e3ab390d7d@www.bvsc.co.uk SUMMARY:Governance Training: Developing knowledge\, skills and confidence to govern effectively X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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This practical day will help participants understand the foundations of go od governance\, clarify the responsibilities of tr ustees and strengthen the systems\, relationships and decision-making that support an effective and accountable organisation.

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T hrough a combination of practical guidance\, discu ssion and applied activities\, participants will e xplore how boards can work effectively\, meet thei r legal duties\, manage risk and maintain appropri ate oversight while remaining focused on their org anisation’s purpose and impact.

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Who should attend?

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This training is relevant for trustees\, manag ement committee members\, chairs\, chief executive s and senior staff within VCSE organisations who w ant to develop their understanding of governance o r refresh existing knowledge. It will also be usef ul for people who are new to a trustee or governan ce role.

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Places are limite d to one person per organisation.

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Learning outcomes

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By the end of the training\, participants sh ould be able to:

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Explain the purpose of governance within a c harity and its role in ensuring legality\, account ability\, organisational effectiveness\, strategic direction\, and regulatory compliance.
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~~Distinguish between go vernance and management\, including the respective roles of trustees\, committees\, executives\, and governance support staff.~~
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~~Identify the key governance process es that support effective decision-making\, includ ing board meetings\, delegation of authority\, acc ountability\, and record-keeping.~~
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Understand the fundamentals of good governance and assess where their charity' s governance arrangements align with recognised go od practice.
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Understand the board's role in setting organisati onal direction\, overseeing strategy\, and ensurin g long-term sustainability.\n
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Recognise the characteristics of a n effective\, inclusive board and identify practic al ways to support strong governance\, productive board meetings\, and meaningful participation from diverse perspectives.
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Identify the strengths of their board a nd recognise potential gaps in skills\, knowledge\ , experience\, diversity\, and strategic expertise .
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Understand the role of governance in risk management\, finan cial oversight\, and safeguarding organisational r eputation.
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Booking and cancellation policy

This training is free to attend.

By registering\, participant s acknowledge that they may be charged £50 if they cancel their place with less than seven days’ not ice\, or if they do not attend on the day and do n ot send a colleague in their place.

Yo u must register to attend this event.
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\n At Bexley VSC and Volunteer Cen tre Bexley\, we strive to create inclusive\, respe ctful spaces for all—whether attending events\, tr aining\, or volunteering. By taking part\, you agr ee to uphold our shared commitment of expected behavi ours that ensure welcoming\, positive engagement.