Our annual Trustee Training Programme returns in September and October 2026. Delivered in partnership with our long‑standing collaborators HaysMac, specialist charity accountants.
The webinars can be attended either as a complete programme or individually.
They have been designed for charity trustees and chief executives and are suitable for those who are new to their role, as well as more experienced professionals seeking a refresher. Our aim is to provide practical, actionable guidance to help strengthen governance and support effective decision‑making.
Please note that, due to the high demand for our free webinars, organisations may only book three places on any one webinar.
Register your place
Webinar one: Legal duties and responsibilities of charity trustees – 24 September 2026
The legal duties and responsibilities of charity trustees, including managing conflicts of interest. We will explore the need for trustees to take responsibility for their organisations including virtual, hybrid and face to face meetings.
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Webinar two: Improving governance at board & senior management level – 29 September
Making governance work better at board and senior management level, looking at board effectiveness and its role, how this relates to the work of the chief executive, efficient delegation and how to approach taking the difficult decisions.
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Webinar three: Trustees’ responsibilities for financial governance – 8 October
Trustees’ responsibilities for both external and internal financial reporting, examining key areas such as the different types of funds and how they can be spent and the linking of reserves policy to strategy.
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How Hempsons can help you
The charity and social enterprise solicitors at Hempsons are experienced in advising on all elements of charity law. Our service incorporates specialists from across the firm, enabling us to advise and assist our clients in every aspect of their operations, from setting up a charity to collaborations and mergers, governance, employment issues, and regulatory matters.
Visit our charities and social enterprise page to find out more about our work in the sector and to contact the team.