Welcome to Module 1 of the Federation Trustee Online Training – The Role of a Trustee.
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 the trustee role. We hope that by the end of the session you will have a greater understanding of what is required in 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 2:
Module 1 - The Role of a Trustee
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 4:
The Essential Trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do - Section 2 where the document talks about ‘Trustees duties at a glace’ (Charity Commission):
https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/66290919b0ace32985a7e6c3/CC3_feb24.pdf
The Essential Trustee Diagram (Charity Commission):
NCVO – Help and Guidance
https://www.ncvo.org.uk/help-and-guidance/
Slide 10:
Federation Trustee Role Description (last updated 2024) PDF Download
Slide 11:
Federation Trustee Person Specification (last updated 2024) PDF Download
Contacts:
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.
