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Charity Trustee Driver’s Licence
What is the Charity Trustee Driver’s Licence?
The Charity Trustee Driver’s Licence is a short, interactive online course for new and current charity trustees. It helps them understand their legal duties, governance responsibilities, and best practices under Irish charity law.
The course simplifies complex governance and legal requirements. It does this with clear sections, plain English, and real-world examples.
By finishing the course, trustees share a common understanding of good governance and their expectations in the role.
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Who is it for?
- New charity trustees who want a clear introduction to their role
- Existing trustees who want a refresher or to build confidence
- People considering joining a charity board
- Chairs and CEOs who want a common governance reference point for their board
What you will learn
- What a charity trustee is and what the role involves
- Trustees’ legal duties and responsibilities under Irish charity law
- How trustees contribute to good governance and effective oversight
- Transparency, accountability and acting in the charity’s best interests
- Common governance risks and how to avoid them
How it works
- Work through a series of short video chapters at your own pace
- Complete a brief assessment at the end of each chapter
- Finish all chapters to achieve the Charity Trustee Driver’s Licence
