Course description
Certificate in Charity Law and Governance
Summary
This Level 4 course provides an introduction to the legal and regulatory framework around charities in England and Wales. It gives an understanding of the legal basis of the charity, the role of regulators and how to fulfil your charitable purpose whilst adhering to legal and regulatory requirements.
Study
Assessment of the course is via one exam (3 hours with 15 minutes reading time), and can be taken in June each year.
This course is based around a self-study model, and therefore requires a significant commitment to study, on top of the provided webinar sessions.
Recommended study time for the whole course is 200 hours (which includes all webinar sessions and the examination), which is approximately 8-9 months of study.
An electronic copy of the study text is given to you when your qualification registration is approved, however, you can purchase a hard copy from the our book shop.
Bursary
Receive 75% off your course fee with a bursary from The Chartered Governance Institute UK & Ireland.
The Chartered Secretaries’ Charitable Trust is delighted to offer a bursary to up to six eligible students for the next exam session.
To apply for a bursary, your charity must:
- Be registered with the Charity Commission
- Have submitted its last three annual returns to the Commission on time
- Have a gross annual income of less than £250,000
- Be able to provide 25% of the cost towards your qualification fee.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
This qualification is open entry, which means you do not need any prior qualifications to register on it, although it does help to be working in a related field.
It is suitable if you are affected by legal regulation and/or have governance responsibilities in registered, exempt or excepted charities. It is also suitable if you are studying for a charity finance qualification, providing a broader knowledge base and developing the transferability of your skills to develop your career within the sector.
Particular job roles may include:
- Secretary/Clerk to the Board
- Head of Finance/ Finance Officer
- Head of Governance
- Company Secretary/Assistant Company Secretary
- Charity Director
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Qualification awarded by the course provider
Training Course Content
The course includes a programme which starts in September and is supported by live webinars until the following May.
Students may enrol on the course up to one month after the published start date.
Webinars are delivered at least once per month and are run using the Adobe Connect platform (you will need an internet connection to attend). You will be able to hear the presenters and you can communicate with the speakers and other attendees via the chat function. You will receive a copy of the slides, accompanying material and recording after each webinar session.
Two practice tasks are set during the course, which are intended to support revision around certain topics and will help you to prepare for the exam. These do not count towards the final assessment but will provide feedback on your progress.
You can register for the exam in June following the completion of the course.
Expenses
£1,680, six bursaries are available each year for a 75% discount
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