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NCVO and OnBoard Trustee Conference 2008

Governance that works; Leadership that inspires

About the conference

The NCVO and OnBoard Trustee Conference is the largest and most important annual event for those who sit on, or work with, voluntary sector boards.

This year the conference looks at a variety of approaches to improving board effectiveness. It will provide delegates with a broad overview of the key issues affecting boards, and look at fresh strategies and insights on governance, as well as updating delegates on recent developments and trends.

Benefits when you attend

Delegates to the conference will:

gain the latest information on financial and legal changes affecting trustee boards
receive practical advice, tips and solutions to a wide range of governance issues
explore current thinking on best practice in trusteeship
track current and projected trends in the sector

Speakers

Sir David Henshaw, Chair of NHS North West
Craig Dearden-Philips, Founder and CEO of Speaking Up
Baroness Julia Neuberger DBE

Debate around Trust and Transparency.

How can we ensure public trust and confidence in the sector? What additional challenges do we face now that state funding accounts for nearly half of the sector's income?

Chair:
Ben Kernighan, Deputy CEO, NCVO

Panel:
Bonnie Greer, Chair writernet
Joe Saxton, Driver of ideas, nfpSynergy
Rupert Evenett, Chair, BTCV

Programme

A diverse team of speakers promise to provide an exciting, inspiring and thought-provoking day. The conference also offers an opportunity to exchange ideas and network with other delegates facing similar challenges.

Conference Brochure

Download the Trustee conference brochure (PDF 910KB)

Morning workshops

AM1

Working with young trustees

Facilitated by;
Emma Cox, Director of membership development, NUS
Dave Lewis, National treasurer, NUS
Abigail Tripp, Chair, SE1 United

AM2

Financial investments: Be a giraffe not an ostrich

Facilitated by;
Elroy Dimson, Professor of finance, London Business School
Martin Nathanson, Cash specialist, UBS
Tanya Pein, Independent Financial Adviser, Investment committee of UnLtd endowment

AM3

Campaigning with confidence

Facilitated by;
Sarah Shimmin, campaigning effectiveness research & development officer, NCVO
Lawrie Simanowitz, Partner, Bates Wells & Braithwaite

AM4

Governance and employment

Facilitated by;
William Garnett, Head of employment department, Bates Wells & Braithwaite.
Vicky Hemming, Director of HR, RNID

AM5

Using your trustees to communicate your mesage

Facilitated by;
Caroline Diehl, CEO, The Media Trust
Brian Lamb, Director of Communications, RNID

AM6

Selling your impact

Facilitated by;
Richard Piper, Head of Strategy and Impact, NCVO
Jake Eliot, Consultant, Strategy and Impact, NCVO

Afternoon workshops

PM1

Avoiding conflict, CEO/Chair relationship

Facilitated by;
Dorothy Dalton, Editor, Governance magazine
Barbara Frost, CEO, WaterAid
Jeremy Pelczer, Chair WaterAid

PM2

Making your board effective-simple principles, difficult practice

Facilitated by;
Joe Saxton, nfpSynergy

PM3

Legal update

Facilitated by;
Anne-Marie Piper, Partner, Farrer & Co.

PM4

Engaging your board

Facilitated by;
Tesse Akpeki, OnBoard

PM5

Collaboration

Facilitated by;
Philip Kirkpatrick, Partner, Bates Wells & Braithwaite
Sue Thomas, Head of advice policy & standards, Citizens Advice

PM6

Membership issues

Facilitated by;
Ben Kernighan, Deputy CEO, NCVO
Sarah Philips, Chair, Victim Support
Rosamund McCarthy, Partner, Bates Wells & Braithwaite

Drinks reception

There will be a post-conference drinks reception from 17.00 to 19.00, sponsored by Kingston Smith.

Delegates fees
(includes a copy of the Good Trustee Guide, sponsored by UBS)

Organisation type	Early Bird Price (until 31st July)	Full Price
Voluntary Sector/Public sector NCVO member	£179.55	£199.50
Voluntary Sector/Public sector non-member	£256.50	£285.00
Corporate	£384.75	£427.50

The price includes all refreshments, lunch and drinks reception and a copy of the Good Trustee Guide.

Discounts available for multiple bookings of 3 or more delegates from the same organisation. Conditions apply. For more details contact Georgina Anstey.

Find out How to become an NCVO member.

Contact

For more information about the conference please contact Georgina Anstey:

Telephone: 0207 520 2511
Email: georgina.anstey@ncvo-vol.org.uk

Exhibition Space available

To promote your organisation, products & services contact Michelle Brister on 01424 870589 or by email michelle.brister@btinternet.com.

Cancellation Policy

50% of delegate fees will be refunded for cancellations received up to 10 working days before the event. After this, no fees are refundable for cancellation or non-attendance.

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