Our bespoke training has been planned with content and insights specifically tailored for members of church MATS and SATs in the Diocese of Lincoln.  This session will examine the role of the members in the trust and explore how this role is carried out in practice.

This short course will give trust members and those who support them the clarity and confidence to:

• Understand members’ powers and boundaries

• Support governance effectively

• Ensure the right balance of oversight and scrutiny

• Avoid common mistakes and stay compliant

What is covered?

The role of members in the governance structure

• Why members matter
• How the role is separate from trustees

Core responsibilities

• Appointing and removing trustees
• Amending the articles
• Holding the board to account

Oversight and good practice

• Staying informed without interfering
• Knowing when and how to step in
• Understanding financial compliance

Communicating effectively

• Working with trustees and governance professionals
• What info members need to receive and how often

Legal frameworks

• DfE, ESFA and charity/company law
• Your trust’s articles explained

Avoiding pitfalls

• Overstepping boundaries
• Failing to act when required
• Lack of engagement

Date: Wednesday 8^th October

Time: 5:30pm-7:30pm

Venue: Online

Cost: £40