The Regulator for Charities in England and Wales
Law Society, 113 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1PL
7 November 2007, 9.00am until 2.00pm
9.00 - 9.30 Tea and coffee
9.30 - 9.40 Introduction from Dame Suzi Leather, Chair, Charity Commission
9.40 - 10.10 An outline of the Charity Commission’s current policy and an overview of findings from the Commission’s research (Rosie Chapman, Executive Director, Policy and Effectiveness and Alice Holt, Head of Legal Services, Charity Commission)
10.10 - 10.40 Session one - the benefits of trustee remuneration. Three ten minute case studies outlining charities’ experiences of the benefits of paying trustees.
10.40 - 11.10 Session two - the benefits of a voluntary board. Three ten minute case studies outlining why charities feel it is important not to pay trustees.
11.10 – 11.40 Question and Answer panel discussion with representatives from each of the above charities
11:40 – 12:00 Tea and coffee
12.00 – 12.40 Table discussions
12.40 – 13.10 Group feed back and discussion
13.10 - 13.15 Closing round up
13.15 - 14.00 Buffet lunch and networking