Trustees' Week 2021

The TSI Scotland Network is a body of charities that support the third sector across Scotland. There are 32 TSIs – or Third Sector Interfaces in Scotland, one for each local authority area. Some are partnerships working across large urban and geographical areas, some combine all the functions of the TSIs’ work under one roof.

Our programme of events during Trustees’ Week has been planned by each TSI for their local area, but many of these will be relevant for organisations across Scotland, so anyone is welcome to sign up!

And if you need any 1:1 support, you can get in touch with your local TSI. If you don’t who that is, find them here.

Programme of Events

Celebrating Trustees

Aberdeen Council of Voluntary Organisations

Date: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Time: 2.00pm

This event will take place online via Zoom (link for meeting will be provided following booking/nearer time of event).

  • Highlight the role of Charity Trustees.
  • Provide an overview of the main responsibilities and duties of Charity Trustees.
  • Gather feedback from Charity Trustees on how you are finding the current time, plans for the future and support ACVO/Third Sector Interfaces can provide.
  • Celebrate Trustees Week and thank all Charity Trustees for all you do.

The event is for all existing Charity Trustees and anyone interested in finding out more about what being a Charity Trustee involves. Everyone Welcome.

 *For any further details please contact Sandy Mathers or Mike Melvin at email: sandy.mathers@acvo.org.uk / mike.melvin@acvo.org.uk

Edinburgh Trustee Network Launch (Edinburgh based organisations only)

Edinburgh TSI

Date: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Time: 1.00pm – 1.30pm

Join us for this brief session to hear about a new Trustee Network for trustees of charities working in Edinburgh! We’ll tell you about the purpose of the network, some topics we plan to focus on, and tell us what you need from it too.

Your local charities need YOU!

Edinburgh TSI

Date: Thursday 4th November 2021
Time: 12.00pm – 12.45pm

Curious about becoming a trustee? Come along to this session and find out what the role means, what you’ll contribute and get out of it, how you find opportunities, and what free training and support is available. Bring all the questions you ever wanted to ask, and leave feeling ready to join a board.

Interpreting Financial Statements

Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector

Date: Monday 1st November 2021
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm

Curious about becoming a trustee? Come along to this session and find out what the role means, what you’ll contribute and get out of it, how you find opportunities, and what free training and support is available. Bring all the questions you ever wanted to ask, and leave feeling ready to join a board.

Developing Your Fundraising Plan

Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector

Date: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm

Take a fresh look at fundraising. Working through the stages of a fundraising audit, we will emphasise the importance of strategic planning and also include ideas to generate more unrestricted income, planning well into the future.

Board As Employers

Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector

Date: Wednesday 3rd November 2021
Time: 10.00am – 12.00pm

Whether you are new to employing staff or a long standing employer it is important to understand what responsibilities your organisation has so you can make sure your employees have fair, lawful and safe working conditions. This session will cover everything from legal obligations to the different types of contracts and employment relationships.

Better Governance & Employability

Glasgow Council for the Voluntary Sector

Date: Thursday 4th November 2021
Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm

In today’s climate it’s more important than ever to invest in good governance and regular training to ensure that you are well aware of and up to date with your responsibilities. This session will provide a review of governance, regulation and best practice and is suitable for both community groups/organisations that are forming or already established.

Roles & Responsibilities of a Trustee

CVS Inverclyde

Date: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Time: 10.00am

This webinar will cover:

  • The importance of a trustee
  • Trustees’ roles
  • Responsibilities as a board member
  • Where you can find support

Let's Talk... Board Diversity

Perth & Kinross Association of Voluntary Service

Date: Tuesday 2nd November 2021
Time: 6.30pm – 8.00pm

This session is the starting point in your journey to diversifying your board and making sure you are striving for equality. It will look at what ‘board diversity’ means, why it is essential to good governance, and the planning process before you recruit. The session will be opened with a guest panel who will discuss their experience of volunteering on a diverse board.

Youth Volunteering Training

Perth & Kinross Association of Voluntary Service

Date: Thursday 4th November 2021
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am

Board diversity is essential for good governance and by recruiting young people to your board, this will help to future proof your organisation. Young people can offer creativity, skills and experience, which are essential for good governance. This session will specifically look at how to recruit young trustees to your board and how to retain new trustees.

Calling all Trustees! A Conversation with Steve Carroll, HMRC

Stirlingshire Voluntary Enterprise

Session 1: Wednesday 3rd November (11.00am)
Session 2: Friday 5th November (7.00pm)

SVE are delighted to announce that during Trustees’ week we will present a webinar conversation with Steve Carroll from the Outreach Department for HMRC Charities Savings & International. Steve’s specialism is Gift Aid. Alan Clevett, an SVE trustee, will be hosting and interviewing Steve on this webinar.

Please submit your questions around Gift Aid and Tax for charities in advance. Steve can also answer questions about VAT and Corporation Tax, however responses will be generic and not specific to individual charities. 

Please could you submit your questions for Steve to leestevenson@sventerprise.org.uk by the 10th of October 2021.

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