Effective minute taking for charities

This course is delivered by Mel Torode, Director at Advisory Services. The course is designed to build upon existing knowledge of minutes and minute taking to provide additional skills to those who take minutes, to improve effectiveness, efficiency and confidence and improve understanding of the entire process.

Participants will learn about a best practice approach under Charity Law, drawing from the basics of Company Law regarding the requirements to take minutes, develop practical skills and get practical guidance on how to overcome common problems and issues.

During the session you will cover the following topics:

• What minutes are and why they are important
• The Process:
  • Before meetings: administrative & personal preparation
  • Attending the meeting – organisation & minute note taking
  • After the meeting – responsibilities & writing minutes
• Challenges to overcome