Charities - The Role of the Secretary
6-hour course
Course prices:
Classroom: £349 +VAT per person
Online: £349 +VAT per person
It is increasingly important for charities to be well governed and to meet their statutory and regulatory responsibilities. The job of overseeing this, often falls to the Charity Secretary, but many people find themselves fulfilling this role without having full knowledge or experience of its demands.
This course will give you a complete understanding of the role of a Secretary in a Charity, providing a clear overview of the typical duties and responsibilities. It explains exactly what being a charity entails, the different types of legal forms that can be used and how they are regulated. The course gives practical examples of the compliance requirements of a charity and how best to fulfil them. It will cover what the Charity Secretary should know, the questions they should ask, what to do when problems arise and how best to support the work of the Board.
This course will provide you with the information and resources to enable you to approach the job with confidence, ensuring you are fully up-to-date and compliant with all your legal responsibilities.
This course is for all charities regulated by the Charity Commission.
It is also appropriate for all exempt and excepted charities which include:
Kirsty Semple ACIS LLM is a Chartered Secretary. She worked in public practice for over 20 years, specialising in governance and compliance. She has acted as Secretary for a wide range of companies – both companies limited by shares and guarantee companies. The remainder of the time she provides consultancy, training and support to Boards. She is an experienced lecturer, who also has up to date, practical experience of the role of a secretary. Kirsty is also the editor of ICSA’s Charities’ Handbook.