Trustees’ Week 2026
Trustees’ Week takes place from 9 - 13 November 2026 and it is your chance to develop your skills through a wide range of events & guidance and to stay updated on governance issues long after the week finishes
GVS have pulled together a range of resources to help you as a Trustee and we look forward to supporting more Trustees in the future enabling charities in the Vale of Glamorgan to inspire, connect and thrive.
Trustees’ Week Events
We’ve pulled together online events from several organisers into one place to make it easier for you to find an event and topic for you. Whether it is building resilience, looking for pro bono legal advice, building a board or having strong governance there are over 30 sessions for you to choose from….many of them free of charge. Just an hour of your time can make a big difference to your charity!
Check out the programme here
Trustee Quiz
Test your Trustee knowledge in around 3 minutes!
Take the Trustee Quiz
GVS NEW Governance Newsletter
We will soon be launching a new newsletter. This newsletter is for charities, social enterprises and community groups. Expect periodic updates on charity law and regulation, good governance practice, training and sector news. We will let you know when it launches as you will need to sign up to receive it.
Charity Commission 3 Minute Guide Series
The Charity Commission has produced a series of 3 minute videos giving clear advice on key topics. They are quick to watch and can also be read too helping you improve your knowledge in important areas.
Charity Purpose:
Are your activities helping to deliver your charity’s purpose? Watch the video and learn about the rules you must follow to govern your charity.
Making Decisions:
How do you make valid Trustee decisions that are in your charity’s best interests? Watch the video and learn how you need to work together.
Managing Finances:
Not all of us like spreadsheets and numbers but all Trustees have a responsibility around charity finances. Watch the video and help protect your charity’s money.
Safeguarding People:
Does your charity have a strong safeguarding culture? Watch the video to learn how your charity makes sure it fulfills its safeguarding responsibilities.
Managing Conflicts of Interest:
How do you identify and deal with conflicts of interest? Watch the video to learn about different conflicts and making the best decisions for your charity.
Reporting Information:
Different charities face different requirements around annual returns, reports and accounts. Watch the video to help you get things right and reporting if something goes wrong.
The Knowledge Hub
Have you tapped into the resources of the Knowledge Hub? It’s a free helping hand to help you run your organisation. With a wealth of resources and courses covering some of the most important topics needed to run a third-sector organisation, the Knowledge Hub is there to help. Take me to the Knowledge Hub.
Do you need further guidance and support?
Don’t forget the Glamorgan Voluntary Services Development Team is here to help its members thrive, so if you have a funding or governance question, or need some support then don’t hesitate to contact the team.