Management & leadership, Governance, Fundraising

Welcome to the Charity Sector - Free online session on Wednesday 17 September

In this free, short and informal session, our Training Consultants will provide all the pointers you need to help you settle in and make the most of your place in the sector.

Free 45-minute session

So you have joined the charity sector! Congratulations. You will make a real difference in your role. Making that transition from other sectors might mean you have some blind spots on knowledge and information. But not to worry – at DSC we have put together some key information and guidance on where to begin.

In this free, short and informal session, our Training Consultants will provide all the pointers you need to help you settle in and make the most of your place in the sector.

Who should attend?

Anyone, at any level in their organisation, who has just moved into the sector and wants to find out about the sector, the structure and where to find key information.

What will it cover?

  • How the sector is structured and what kinds of charities and voluntary organisations are in there
  • The Charity Commission – its roles and resources
  • Governance – and what that means for charities and you in your role
  • Funding and funders
  • Challenges facing the sector

Trainers: Cathy Shimmin and George Knight, DSC

Book your space and access an exclusive 15% off on DSC publications.

Training schedule

Free online session - 12.15-13.0017 Sep 2025

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