Welcome to Module 6 of the Federation Trustee Online Training – Trustee Skills Development.
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 Trustee Skills Development. By the end of this session, you’ll have a greater understanding of how to further develop your skills to strengthen your impact 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 our video below for you to watch, followed by the short test for you to complete before completing the final module of this online training:
Module 6 - Trustee Skills Development
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 11:
Being a Team Member PDF Download
Slide 10:
Federation Roles Area (WI Learning Hub):
https://learninghub.thewi.org.uk/federation-role-area/
ICAEW Trustee Training:
https://learninghub.thewi.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/ICAEW-Trustee-Training-How-To-Guide.pdf
Test Your Knowledge
Thank you for completing the final 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 to complete this test.
NFWI will be able to track your progress and upon completion of this final Module, you will receive a certificate which you will be able to download immediately.
You will also receive an email from directly from ‘Quiz Maker’ within 48 hours, which will include an additional link to download your certificate.
You have now completed your online WI Trustee Training!
Thank you so much for volunteering your valuable time as WI Trustee. Your support is critical to WIs and Federations in creating an enriching experience for our members and for the generations to come.
You will receive a certificate of completion of the online training via email directly from our Test Portal account within the next 30 days for you to keep.
Please inform your Federation once you have completed your online training and forward your certificate to your Federation Secretary if you are an appointed WI Trustee. Please note it can take up to 4 weeks for NFWI internal records to be updated.
If you are a newly training WI trustee, the online training should now be supplemented with the shadowing of existing WI trustees in order to fully understand the practicalities and nuances of the role. Additional online training courses are also available throughout the year to support WI trustees within their roles. These courses are shared frequently through the Federation mailings and can be located directly on The WI Learning Hub website via our Federation Role Area.
We recommend completing this training every 2 years to ensure you are up to date with all existing and new policies and guidance which are reviewed frequently by NFWI.
