Federation Trustee Training - Module 2

Federation Trustee Training – Module 2

Welcome to Module 2 of the Federation Trustee Online Training – Charity Law & the Regulators.

If you have not already done so, please complete the WI Core Modules before progressing to the Federation Trustee Training.

This course is designed to give you confidence in your role, show you where to find support, and ensure your experience as a trustee is a rewarding one. By completing this course, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the legal and technical requirements of your trustee role, which helps protect both you and your Federation Board.

As a trustee, you carry the important responsibility of overseeing your federation’s management and long-term growth. This training is here to help you feel confident in these key responsibilities. With this module focusing on Charity Law and the role of the Charity regulators. By the end of this module, you should have a clearer understanding of the legislative and regulatory framework relevant to your role as a trustee.

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete, plus any additional reading you may need to undertake.

If you have any queries regarding the training, please contact the NFWI Learning & Development Team: wilearninghub@nfwi.org.uk

Please find the video below for you to watch, followed by the short test for you to complete before moving onto Module 3:

Module 2 - Charity Law & the Regulators

Helpful Links

If you have not already done so, please complete the WI Core Modules before progressing to the Federation Trustee Training.

Throughout this training we will predominantly draw on definitions, terminology and links from the Charities Act (England and Wales), but it is the duty of all charities within the organisation to familiarise themselves with the appropriate legislation for their jurisdiction as there are some variances in each law and the subsequent duties on charities.

Resources:

Slide 3:

13 Charitable Purposes (Charity Commission):

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/charitable-purposes/charitable-purposes

Slide 4:

The Charity Commission (England and Wales):

https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/charity-commission

HM Attorney General (Isle of Man):

https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/offices/attorney-generals-chambers/

Jersey Charity Commissioner:

https://charitycommissioner.je/

Guernsey Register:

https://www.guernseyregistry.com/charities

Slide 5:

Search for a charity (Charity Commission):

https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search

Slide 6:

WI Governing Documents (My WI):

https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/essential-information/the-wi-constitution

Slide 8:

Subscribe to the Charity Commission newsletter:

https://charitycommission.blog.gov.uk/subscribe/

Slide 9:

Serious Incident Reporting Guidance (My WI):

https://mywi.thewi.org.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0003/447663/Serious-Incident-Reporting.pdf

Guidance about data protection and SIR submission (Charity Commission):

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/how-to-report-a-serious-incident-in-your-charity#dataprotection

Contacts:

HQ@nfwi.org.uk

Boardsecretary@nfwi.org.uk

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Test Your Knowledge

Thank you for completing this Module. In order to pass this test you must receive an 80% pass mark; you will have a maximum of three attempts to achieve this score.

Please enter your details at the end of the test.

NFWI will be able to track your progress and upon completion of the final module of your online training, you will receive a certificate.

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