Charity Trustee Training Programme

Our webinars bring together the latest charity law and regulatory developments with practical trustee training, offering a well-rounded source of insight and guidance for those involved in the sector.

Led by our experts, these sessions provide timely updates, considered analysis and essential training on the issues shaping charities today. Whether you are a trustee, part of a charity’s leadership team, or an adviser, our webinars are designed to support confident decision-making and effective governance, so you are equipped to act in the best interests of your charity.

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Managing AI-generated complaints: legal and practical issues for Charities

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In June 2026, Jeremy Isaacson, Laetitia Ransley and Sam Talbot Rice presented a webinar on managing AI-generated complaints: legal and practical issues for charities. The session explored the growing use of AI in complaints and subject access requests, including how to identify AI-generated content and respond effectively. It also covered practical approaches to handling these issues in a compliant and efficient way, the interaction with existing governance frameworks and regulatory obligations, and the implications of the new data protection complaints regime under the Data (Use and Access) Act 2025. Please click on the link to watch.

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Charities legal and regulatory update April 2026

In April 2026, Elizabeth Jones, Letitia Ransley, Ethan Ezra and Joseph Harris provided an overview of key legal and regulatory developments affecting charities. The session covered the evolving approach of the Charity Commission, the implementation of the new ex gratia payments regime, managing membership disputes, the introduction of the “soft opt-in” for fundraising, and wider developments in charity law and tax compliance. Please click on the link to watch.

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Strengthening governance to manage disputes effectively – December 2025

In December 2025, Elizabeth Jones and Ted Loveday, Barrister at Maitland Chambers, discussed how charities can strengthen governance to manage disputes effectively. The webinar explored how disputes arise within charities and the risks they pose, alongside practical steps to prevent and resolve conflict, including key policies, governance structures and the role of the Charity Commission. It also covered approaches to dispute resolution, including mediation. Please click on the link to watch.

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Trustee training: roles and responsibilities – October 2025

In October 2025, delivered a trustee training session on roles and responsibilities in association with Cazenove Capital and Haysmacintyre. Speakers Joseph Harris and Verity Collins (Farrer & Co), alongside Hugo Ure and Masie Hobbs (Cazenove) and Tom Brain (Haysmacintyre), covered the fundamentals of charity law, trustee duties and decision-making, as well as practical guidance on cash management and investment strategies. They also explored key considerations around trading and fundraising, and provided an overview of accounting and financial reporting requirements for charities. Please click on the link to watch.

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