The Trustee Lens: Sector Trends & Local Systems Demystified

This in-person trustee network session offers a fresh look at the voluntary and community sector through the lens of data, trends, and local systems. We’ll explore the sector’s current makeup, income patterns, and key challenges, including shifts in volunteering and funding. You’ll also gain a clearer understanding of how local government and health structures operate—and how they intersect with the VCSE sector.

Whether you're newly appointed or an experienced trustee, this session will help you make sense of the wider context your organisation is working in, and connect with peers facing similar challenges.

What we’ll cover:

• The size and scope of the voluntary sector—nationally and locally

• Key trends and challenges facing the sector

• Volunteering patterns and workforce developments

• How local government and health systems work—and what trustees need to know to navigate them

Speaker:

Julie Gavin, incoming CEO and experienced sector leader, will guide the session. With over 15 years of experience working in the voluntary and community sector, Julie brings deep insight into governance, funding, and partnership working with statutory bodies. Her practical knowledge and strategic perspective will help trustees connect the dots between sector data, emerging trends, and the systems that shape their organisation’s work.

Who should attend:
This session is exclusively for trustees of voluntary and community organisations. It’s ideal for those looking to deepen their understanding of the sector and strengthen their strategic oversight.

Format:
This is an in-person event and includes time for networking, peer learning, and informal discussion.

Cost:

Trustees, directors and management committee members of not-for-profit organisations based in Richmond upon Thames- free

Trustees, directors and management committee members of not-for-profit organisations based outside Richmond upon Thames- £10+ booking fee

Additional information:

If booking for this session has closed, the correct ticket type is not available or you have another training-related query, please contact Richmond CVS on 020 8843 7945 or [email protected].

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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

The Exchange, 75 London Road, Twickenham, United Kingdom