Our team has planned a spectacular Trustees' Week celebration and we're inviting VCSE sector groups & organisations across Gloucestershire to join us.
Trustees' Week runs from 6 - 10 November this year. Find out more about what's coming up below:
Monday 6 November: Festival of Trusteeship - 50% member discount
Our partner, Getting OnBoard is running their annual Festival of Trusteeship in conjunction with Trustees' Week this year. They have over 20 sessions planned over five days which are split into four strands to help your trustees develop specific areas of their trustee practice. Whether your trustees are just getting started on their trustee journey or have been a serial trustee for years there’s something for everyone.
The strands are:
- Aspiring Trustees
- Good Governance
- Recruitment
- Thought Leadership
It’s never been more important for trustees to deliver value to their charities and mission via their board work. Getting OnBoard has advised us that the best way to make the most of the festival is with a weekly pass. The weekly pass will give you access to all of their events during the week, as well as access to the recordings and accompanying session information.
You can buy a weekly pass for £25. Other events are £5 each and events for aspiring trustees are free of charge. Getting on Board has given us a 50% off code for our members to use at the Eventbrite checkout. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for your code.
Please note: VCSE sector groups & organisations delivering services in Gloucestershire can become a member of the Gloucestershire VCS Alliance for free. It's quick and easy to join and more information is available on our membership page.
You can explore all of the Getting On Board Festival of Trusteeship the sessions here
Tuesday 7 November: Free Online Charities Act (2022) Webinar
Join us for an update about the implications of the new legislation for your organisation and to celebrate Trustees’ Week 2023. This webinar is fully funded for VCSE sector groups & organisations in Gloucestershire and is delivered in partnership with Getting OnBoard. Further information and our booking link is on our bookings page
Wednesday 8 November: Free Online Sector Spotlight Debate
Join us for the first debate of our brand new 'Sector Spotlight' series: 'Better Together or Surviving Apart?'. Our Chief Officer, Matt Lennard, and colleagues from the local VCSE sector will debate whether true partnership working and collaboration can work during a friendly but frank conversation. Further information and our booking link is on our bookings page
We're also looking for a panel to join our online debate on 8 November from 1 pm to 2 pm. Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you'd like further information.
Thursday 9 November: Trustee Thursday - Free Go Volunteer Glos Webinar
Go Volunteer Glos is also running a free 'Writing Your Trustee Opportunities on Go Volunteer Glos' webinar. More information is on the Go Volunteer Glos website
Friday 10 November: Tune In - Trustees Week Special Podcast
Join our Chief Officer, Matt Lennard, in conversation with the Chair of our Trustee Board, Cordell Ray (MBE) for a Trustees' Week themed podcast. You can catch up on previous podcasts in our podcast page
Stories from the Sector
We'll be sharing some 'Stories from the Sector' throughout the week on social media. You can also join in - if you'd like to share a story about how your trustees make a difference to your group/organisation, please tag us in on X or Facebook using @GlosVCSAlliance.
Free resources & information
We'll also be sharing a range of free resources, information and more on our social media all week. We're @GlosVCSAlliance on Facebook and X (formerly known as Twitter) so please follow us and regularly check in throughout the week.
Keep updated
Don't forget to join our VCSE Sector News Bulletin mailing list to keep updated about news, events, resources and more. More information and our sign up form is on our newsletters page
Look forward to celebrating the difference that trustees make within VCSE sector groups & organisations of all shapes & sizes in Gloucestershire with you all!
