This week (7-11 November) is Trustees’ Week! It’s a time for people and organisations across the charity sector to come together and celebrate the achievements of trustees.

At OSCR, we have a range of useful resources and guidance to help trustees develop their skills and understand their role within the charity sector.

Guidance and good practice for charity trustees

Our guidance sets out, in a straightforward way, what charity trustees must consider so that they meet legal requirements, ensure that their charities are well-run, and can avoid some of the common problems that can arise.

As well as looking at the general and more specific duties of trustees, we also give examples of how these might work and share good practice from across the sector.

Read more here: Guidance and good practice for charity trustees

Fundraising guidance for trustees

It’s up to a charity’s trustees to make sure that they – and any fundraisers working on their behalf – observe the legal requirements and fundraising practices that will encourage the public’s continued support and confidence.

Our guidance contains all you need to know about self-regulation of fundraising, the Code of Fundraising Practice and trustees’ duties.

Read more here: Fundraising guidance for charity trustees

Event: Learning points for charity trustees

As part of Trustees’ Week 2022, we’re hosting a free webinar to offer support and information to help trustees fulfil their role to the best of their ability.

In our upcoming ‘Learning points for charity trustees’ event at 11am on 9 November, we’ll discuss:

• The basics of charity trusteeship
• The trustee experience in practice
• Common problems – what, why and how
• How to avoid issues in running a charity

The event is now fully booked, but don’t worry if you missed out on a place – the webinar will be recorded and will be available to view on our website shortly.

Event: Lifecycle of a charity – the trustee journey

As part of our ‘Lifecycle of a charity’ series of webinars hosted with SCVO, we’ll be hosting an event during Trustees Week. There’s still time to join us for ‘The Trustee Journey’ webinar from 1-2pm on Wednesday 9 November.

We’ll look at what excellence looks like for a trustee, what the key skills you need to have and how to develop and build those skills. You’ll also learn what you need to know legally and practically. We’ll consider what good governance looks like and how to separate board and executive functions, We’ll also cover building a legacy as a trustee, and how to know when and how to leave.

To book your place, please visit: scvo.scot/events/a1v3z00000Jal6tAAB/lifecycle-of-a-charity-the-trustee-journey

Other resources

Looking for more information and resources to support trustees? Take a look at:

• The Governance Code from Scotland’s Third Sector Governance Forum
• Trustees and fundraising: a practical guide from the Chartered Institute of Fundraising
• Trustees’ Week website