Trustee Training for Churches: Session Two

Trustees are those who care, control and manage your church as a charity – what does that mean? ACAT’s Trustee Training for Churches course has been designed to equip trustees with the skills they need to meet their legal and moral obligations to manage their churches well. This is the booking for session two of a two-session course, and we highly recommend that you attend both sessions if at all possible. Session One Session two covers The legal duties of trustees as set out in Charity Commission guidance ‘The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do’, including: Ensuring their own eligibility to be trustees; Ensuring the charity carries out its purposes for the public benefit; Complying with the charity’s governing document and the law; Acting in the charity’s best interests; Managing the charity’s resources responsibly; Acting with reasonable care and skill; & Ensuring the charity is accountable. Who is it for? This course is designed for all those who are involved in the care, control and management of your church as a charity including PCC members, elders, treasurers etc. Any and all trustees and potential trustees. Why take the course Take this course to equip yourself as a trustee so that you can know and meet your legal and moral obligations to manage your church well. Attending as a group of trustees, or potential trustees, can be beneficial as you learn together and apply the learning to your context together. What will be achieved By the end of this course, you will have been introduced to the legal framework for charities and some general principles about trustees and governance within the church context. You will also have explored the core trustee duties set out in the Charity Commission guidance CC3. You will have had the opportunity to ask questions relevant to your context and about general principles. Other information To make the most of the course we recommend that you attend both sessions. The course comprises practical insights and guidance on some of the principles of being a trustee for a church. It is delivered by knowledgeable and experienced trainers who can answer your questions and concerns, ensuring that your church’s governance remains confident and exemplary. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn the principles of good governance together. FAQ: How are the course materials delivered? The course is typically delivered through a live Zoom webinar or meeting depending on numbers. You’ll have the opportunity to interact with the speakers and get answers to your specific questions. Do I need any prior knowledge of church trusteeship to take this course? No prior knowledge is required. This course is designed to accommodate individuals with various levels, or no, knowledge of governance principles for churches. Reviews: Very helpful training that covered all the essential elements of being a trustee. We make attending training mandatory for all new appointees, and ask all trustees to do a refresher at least every other year. HelenNovember 2023 I would recommend all trustees attend these sessions JeanNovember 2022 The Trustee Training Course was well structured and presented. Both trainers were very explicit and thorough in their deliberations. JamesNovember 2022 A very useful course for anyone becoming a Trustee for the first time. Comprehensive and clear. TraceyFebruary 2024 The detail of the material was very helpful and current, the speakers were methodical and patient, thank you so much. JayneFebruary 2024 The course was well designed and very helpful in demistifying charity law jargon and changes in the law. The pace of the course was good and candidates were given lots of information for follow up sources of help to access. Alex HoughtonDecember 2025