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Trustee Duties (Core 1c) 2025/26

  • 15 October 2025 12:00am
  • 113496
  • Governance Development Programme

Explore governors’ roles and responsibilities as trustees.

Programme aim

In these podcasts, you’ll consider the key responsibilities associated with your role as a trustee.

The podcasts take the form of two conversations between experts who:

  • discuss the legal basis for the charitable purpose of college corporations – and the implications for governors as trustees
  • explore a case study about a college deciding whether to establish a food bank for its students – and the potential considerations for governors in this situation.

Who is this for?

This core-level resource is particularly useful for governors who have served for under two years, or established governors seeking to refresh and update their knowledge in key governance topics.

Programme structure

This is an eLearning course which will take on average 30 minutes to complete.

What will you gain?

This resource is designed to help you explore the different governors’ roles and responsibilities as trustees.

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Need more help?

If you have any questions, please contact:

T: 0800 0831 830 
E: enquiries@etfoundation.co.uk