Trustee Leadership: Arts, Culture & Heritage
Dates
3 Feb 2027 -10 Feb 2027
Course Type
OnlineLength
2 x half daysPrice
£82.50 + VATLevel
Suitable for aspiring and existing trustees
Trustee Leadership: Arts, Culture & Heritage
Are you looking to make a meaningful impact at board level? The Trustee Leadership Programme equips both aspiring and existing trustees with the knowledge, confidence and strategic insight needed to excel in governance.
Delivered online by Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy, this practical award-winning course covers governance, financial oversight, strategic leadership and fundraising for charity trustees. Using regulatory guidance, participants gain practical, real-world insight from experienced sector experts, alongside dedicated opportunities for discussion and peer learning.
It is a one-stop shop to equip you with everything you need to know about being a successful charity Trustee.
Who is it for?
Whether you are considering your first Trustee role or looking to strengthen your effectiveness as a board member, this course provides a supportive and inspiring foundation for confident leadership.
It will help you:
- Gain an understand of governance and the charity sector
- Explore different governance models
- Learn how to plan strategically
- Gain skills in financial management and board oversight
- Understand trustee responsibilities in fundraising and income generation
This course will be delivered virtually via Zoom in two separate 3-hour sessions. The first of these will take place on Wednesday 3rd February 2027 from 10am to 1pm, and the second will take place on Wednesday 10th February 2027 from 10am to 1pm. It is necessary to attend both sessions to complete the full training.
Alongside access to this live course, you will receive follow-up resources and guidance from Arts Fundraising & Philanthropy, as well as access to our alumni network, offering first-hand insights of new opportunities and discounts on future courses.
Price
The cost of this six-hour online course is £82.50 + VAT.
A concession rate of £55 + VAT is available for freelancers and organisations with a turnover of £500,000 or under. To access the concession rate, please email artsfundraising@cause4.co.uk
Package Deal! Book four courses for the price of three. Whether you are booking four places on one course or four separate courses, pay for three and get the fourth completely free! Just get in touch with us at artsfundraising@cause4.co.uk once you have booked and paid for your first three spaces to receive your free code!
Refund Policy
Please see https://artsfundraising.org.uk/courses/ for our refund policy
We believe everyone in the cultural sector deserves access to fundraising skills. That’s why we offer a low-cost entry point to our arts fundraising training programme via our £10 bursary tickets. If you’d like to receive a bursary ticket, please complete this form and we’ll be in touch with more details.
Trainer: Helen Jenkins
This course will be delivered by Helen Jenkins, Founder of 117 Consulting. Helen is a governance expert with more than 20 years’ experience working with arts, culture and heritage organisations. In her early career Helen specialised in organising overseas challenges and large events for charities and has since had senior management and board level roles in a range of organisations. Through 117 Consulting, Helen supports the sector to develop their governance capabilities.
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