About this online seminar
The course is aimed at those who are keen to develop a better understanding of the role of director/trustee, including key duties, areas of potential liability, legal risks and best practice. Candidates will learn how a board can work effectively and the importance of a governance structure . As well as understand the role of the Treasurer, increase knowledge of financial governance and hear how charities/not for profit organisations are changing post pandemic. There will also be an opportunity to network with like minded colleagues, share experiences and receive advice from leading experts.
Programme
Organiser: Mrs Rebecca Davenport, Specialist Societies Manager, Association of Anaesthetists
Chair: Dr Mike Nathanson, President, Association of Anaesthetists
Session 1: Governance matters and legal risks- Considerations for charities/not-for-profit governance - post pandemic
Mr Hugo Walford and Mr Philip Reed, Withers - Becoming a Director/Trustee: know the legal risks
Mr Hugo Walford and Mr Philip Reed, Withers - How a Board can work effectively and the importance of a governance structure
Mr Will Pritchard, Services Manager, PARN - Questions and answers
Session 2: Financial governance- Good financial governance
Mr Stephen Jahans, Finance Manager, Association of Anaesthetists - The role of the Treasurer - top tips
Dr Kathleen Ferguson, Immediate Past President and Past Honorary Treasurer, Association of Anaesthetists - Financial fraud and how to prevent it
Mr Tom Brain, Audit Technical Director, haysmacintyre - Questions and answers and group feedback
Learning objectives
1. Gain a better understanding of the role of director/trustee, including key duties, areas of potential liability, legal risks and best practice.
2. Identify how a board can work effectively and the importance of a governance structure.
3. Increase your knowledge of financial governance and how to avoid financial fraud, plus post-pandemic considerations for charities/not for profits.
4. Understand the role of Treasurer, including top tips on managing your society’s finances.
5. Network with like minded colleagues, share experiences and receive advice from leading experts.
Special Fees Apply - Please email [email protected] to book if you are eligible for the Specialist Societies rate
Joining the online seminar
You can log in from the comfort of your own home, your office, or any where else that is convenient. All you need is a decent internet connection and a quiet room. We encourage all delegates to attend online seminars live to ensure you get the most out of the learning experience and interaction with the speakers.
Please ignore questions about access and dietary requirements during the booking process. Further details will be sent automatically via email. We will also be sending a link to a Moodle page with further resources for the seminar. Please ensure the email we have for you is correct, and remember to check for updates in that email account in the week prior to the online seminar.