SCVO

This course is packed full of content to help you identify and understand what is required to run an effective board meeting. By the end of the session you will:

• recognise good practice in board meetings and identify areas of improvement for your own board
• understand the different stakeholders boards are accountable to, and how to balance these

Course overview

Every charity can benefit from regularly reviewing its governance, and both trustees and staff working within the Scottish voluntary sector will gain value from attending this practical course, which addresses common governance challenges.

This three-part online series with freelance consultant Philippa Bonella will give learners practical tools and top tips to help improve their charity’s governance, as well provide a space to reflect and hear from peers.

This course is designed to be studied as a stand-alone session or in conjunction with the other two courses in this three-part series - book all 3 courses, get 10% off the 3rd! 

• defining strategy, culture and values, 19 March
• board and staff relationships, 26 March

Overall course aim

The aim of this half-day course is to address common challenges in running effective board meetings and offer tools and tips, as well as space to reflect on your charity’s strengths and weaknesses. It is designed to provide a confidential space to hear from other learners about their organisation's governance challenges and gather ideas through examples and peer led conversations.

Who is the course aimed at?

This course is aimed at trustees and senior staff.

Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements.

Date

10:00-13:15, 12 March 2026

Contact

Helen Swatton

Attendance type

Online only

Venue

SCVO Zoom meeting

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