Boards & Governance – May 2024

Boards & Governance – May 2024

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Course Overview: 

In light of the reductions in public funding across the arts sector, and an ever more unstable climate, the roles of board members and senior staff have never been more challenging.  

 

This course will examine the pressures faced by chairs and directors/trustees, and explore the board’s role and responsibilities at these times. The learning from the session can be applied to a range of situations and sizes of organisations from small project-to-project companies to large venues. 

 

This collaborative session with both practical exercises and group work, will explore the complexities of overseeing an arts organisation. Drawing on real-world examples to look at helping develop sustainable business models for your organisation, with an understanding of the likely challenges faced by both trustees and staff.  

 

By the end of the session, you will: 

  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of Board members
  • Have strategies for getting the best from your Board
  • Have explored recruitment, induction, and engagement of board members
  • Understand relevant company and charity laws and processes relating to boards
  • Gain confidence in governing and being an effective trustee
  • Understand the professional development opportunities of being on a board
  • Understand the Chair/CEO relationship 

 

Suitable For: 

– Current Board Members of cultural organisations 

– Board member looking to stand for vice or chair positions 

– Senior Staff who work closely with governance 

– Prospective board members looking to stand soon 

– Staff looking to broaden their leadership skill by joining a board 

 

Course Feedback from the most recent course (May 2023): 

100% of attendance Satisfied or Very Satisfied 

 

Q: What was the more useful part of the training? 

 

“Learning with examples, referencing real situations and application with gave me a lot more understanding of practice, not just theory”  

 

“I have a much greater understanding of the board’s responsibilities and my role in being a trustee.” 

 

“Practical exercises to do with the board to make sure we all get something out of being a member.” 

 

“It was great that it was bespoke and responsive to the group.” 

 

 

Trainer:

Charlotte Jones is the Chief Executive of ITC. She trained as a lawyer and has many years of experience in negotiating contracts and representing ITC and its members to funders, supporters, politicians, the press and media, development agencies, and the wider creative and cultural sector. Charlotte advises and trains senior managers and boards on all areas of governance, running a range of workshops, courses and board away days for ITC members.

 

Date and Time:

14th May 2024, 10:30 – 17:00

 

Prices and How to Book:

ITC members rate: £150 (£125+VAT) | EARLY BIRD: £120 (£100+VAT)  – login to access

Non-members rate: £222 (£185 +VAT) | EARLY BIRD: £192 (£160+VAT)

Book your place by selecting one ticket per attendee and filling in each person’s details. Tickets are limited.

 

Location:

This course will take place at The Albany, Douglas Way, London, SE8 4AG

 

Please contact us to discuss reasonable adjustments as far in advance as possible.

 

Bookings are registered on receipt of the course fee. As there are limited places on this course places are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Outstanding payments may be cancelled in order for others to book and attend. Please find our full booking terms and conditions, including the cancellation policy here.