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Roles and Responsibilities of Trustees

Find out more about the legal responsibilities laid on trustees by the Charity Commission.
15 October 2026
1pm-3pm
Dorchester
Free

Course Description

This practical session will cover the legal responsibilities laid on trustees by the Charity Commission, and will also look at the realities of juggling this role with the other tasks and responsibilities trustees of small organisations take on. We will look at how trustees manage to take oversight and manage the organisation effectively, together

What will you get out of this session?

• A clear understanding of your trustee role and your legal responsibilities
• A good grasp of how your skills knowledge and experience contribute to your trustee role
• Information on n making collective decisions really well
• Practical skills around bringing good governance to bear on the affairs of the organisation
• Confidence that you are making a real difference to your organisation and its service users

Who Should Attend?

Staff, trustee & directors of charities or social enterprises.

How to Book

To access these courses free of charge, bookings must be made through Volunteer Centre Dorset. Please do not register for the courses directly with the training provider, as a charge may apply.
To enrol staff or volunteers, a volunteer coordinator, manager or similar representative from your organisation should click the link below to email us with the full name, email address and chosen course(s) for each person you would like to enrol. We’ll then arrange access to the training for you.

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