[WiLT] ACO Trustee Development programme

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2007-2008 Trustee Development Programme

Held at: HSBC Investments, 78 St James's Street, London. SW1A 1HL
From: 2 - 5pm
Thanks to HSBC Investments for hosting these seminars.


* Reserves and investments - Tuesday 22 January 2008
Presented by HSBC Investments
. setting reserves policies
. understanding investment objectives
. investment assets
. portfolio construction and monitoring

* Employment - Tuesday 26 February 2008
Presented by Russell Cooke solicitors
. update on employment law
. Staff contract essentials
. Volunteer/staff distinction
. Avoiding discrimination claims

* Charity law and regulation - Tuesday 1 April 2008 - AM
Presented by Stone King solicitors
. Introduction to charity law
. Trustees' duties and responsibilities
. Dealing with the Charity Commission
. Other sources of regulation
REFRESHMENTS/LUNCH WILL BE PROVIDED

* Fundraising - Tuesday 1 April 2008 - PM
Presented by the Institute of Fundraising
. fundraising law and regulation
. Devising a fundraising strategy
. Tax environment
. Measuring success

* Social and care services - Tuesday 22 April 2008
Presented by ACO member charities, Relatives and Residents Association
and
Harrison Housing
. National Care Standards
. statutory funding - fee top-ups,
. statutory funding - Supporting People
. housing management

Governance - Tuesday 20 May 2008
* Presented by Dorothy Dalton, consultant & Editor of Governance
Magazine
. What is good governance?
. Risk and controls
. Staff/board relationship

* Grants and loans - good practice - Tuesday 17 June 2008
Presented by ACO member charities
. Agreeing strategy
. Performance measurement
. Social Fund

What trustees have said about recent seminars .
"Thank you for three excellent seminars over the last three months."
"This has prompted me to review the governance of our own
organisation."
"Good advice on the recruitment of trustees, constructive
suggestions."

ACO -
. Is the only network for benevolent funds in the UK.
. Campaigns on behalf of charities in the field of benevolence and
personal
social welfare.
. Is consulted by government, enquiry and review bodies.
. Gives members regular timely information and advice on key issues.
. Promotes the efficiency and effectiveness of charities.
. Promotes liaison and co-operation between charities.

HELPING CHARITIES - HELPING PEOPLE

To reserve a place contact http://www.aco.uk.net/index.asp?contentid=

Tel: 01707 651777      Fax: 01707 660477

email: info at aco.uk.net ; karen at aco.uk.net; sarah at aco.uk.net

Regards

Yours sincerely,

Karen Bedford
Membership Services Manager
The Association of Charity Officers
Five Ways, 57-59 Hatfield Road,
Potters Bar, Herts, EN6 1HS
Tel: 01707 651777
Fax: 01707 660477
Website: http://www.aco.uk.net
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