Governance training

What participants say

"You simplified governance in a way that created a mind map for me. It was really informative and I learnt things in an easier way. It definitely makes the topic of governance more approachable.”

Sabah Gilani OBE

CEO, Better Community Business Network (BCBN)

"It brings to life governance training... worth the time investment."

Ashar Khan

Trustee, Shah Jahan Mosque Woking

“Engaging, relevant and full of actionable advice. Immediate impact on our board meetings and risk management.”

Sarah Javaid MBE

CEO, Cycle Sisters

"Engaging, expert and empathetic. Great structure and very effective story telling. Huge impact!"

Simon Penfold

CEO, Convert Muslim Foundation

“Brought much-needed clarity, helping us operate safely and sustainably.”

CEO

Muslim charity

You'll gain

A new mindset

See governance as stewardship, not paperwork

Clarity of roles

Trustees, CEO and staff working without conflict or confusion

Better decision-making

Clear processes that lead to confident actions

Resilience

Spot risks early and respond with strength

Strong systems

Policies and procedures that work for your organisation

Board renewal

Support structures, trustee succession, and effective evaluation

Course detail

Session 1 – Call to Climb:
Why governance matters

See why good governance is the foundation for safe, effective, faith-rooted impact.

• What is governance
• Why governance matters
• What does good governance look like

Session 2 – Gathering the Flock:
Behaviour and roles

Build clarity and trust by aligning trustee, CEO, and staff roles with healthy behaviours.

• Two governance frameworks
• What are healthy governance behaviours and how to strengthen them
• Trustees vs CEO/management roles and responsibilities and how to clarify them

Session 3 – Holding the Compass:
Decision-making

Strengthen your board’s ability to make confident, strategic, and values-based decisions.

• Why decision-making matters and what goes wrong
• How to make different kinds of decisions
• How to make better strategic decisions

Session 4 – Through the Storm:
Risk and resilience

Turn risks into opportunities for resilience and emerge stronger from challenges.

• What is risk and why it matters
• What goes wrong with managing risks
• How risk management can go well
• How to emerge stronger from incidents

Session 5 – Finding Shelter:
Policies and systems

Create practical policies and systems that protect your people and sustain your mission.

• Why policies and systems matter
• What policies and systems are needed
• What goes wrong with policies and systems
• How policies and systems can go well

Session 6 – Preparing the Path:
Sustainability and succession

Equip your board for the future with renewal, accountability, and lasting stewardship.

• Supporting the Board to succeed
• Getting the right people on the Board
• Checking the Board is fit for purpose
• Course recap

Turn governance from a burden into a blessing

What participants say

Who is it for

Executive teams and Trustees in faith-based organisations

Charities preparing upfront for growth, audits or funder scrutiny

New trustees who need a practical ‘how it really works’ guide