Board Effectiveness - Board composition for 'good' decision-making

Good decision-making depends on a number of factors, including having the right people around the board table. Small charities can face particular challenges in recruiting trustees with the skills, experience and diversity of perspectives needed to govern effectively.

Equally important are the relationships within the wider organisational structure. Healthy, respectful dialogue is essential between trustees, senior staff and volunteers to create a culture where information flows openly, risks are understood and decisions are informed by both governance expertise and operational insight.

What you will take away from this event

We will be once again joined by Nigel Kippax, whose knowledge and experience of the sector will provide understanding of:

• Different board compositions referring to recent research at Bath University
• Guidance around trustee recruitment practices
• Balancing authority and control between board members and staff

This session will also give attendees the opportunity to network with other professions in the small charity sector and share insights.

Meet Your Speaker

Nigel Kippax works with a range of charities and community organisations to help their leaders take the right steps to being the best they can be through governance, strategy and business development.

Nigel has many years of experience in the corporate and charitable sector. He runs Charity Leaders and is also an associate consultant on governance and risk with the Charity Finance Group. He believes strongly that leaders in voluntary and corporate organisations have a lot to learn from each other.

Who should attend:

This session is suitable for staff, senior leadership, and trustees.

Please note that the event is for not-for-profit organisations whose beneficiaries are in Buckinghamshire, with priority given to organisations with a turnover of £100,000 or below.