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This workshop looks at best practice and at the realities of arts charity governance. We’ll take a thorough look at the compliance requirements of being on a Board, covering roles and responsibilities plus managerial, legal and financial duties. But that’s only half of the picture!

The taking this session is Brona Whittaker, Head of Arts at Arts & Business NI.
Brona has been working in the cultural sector in Northern Ireland for almost twenty years and during that time has worked with cultural organisations across Belfast including the Lyric Theatre and Replay Theatre Company. Brona leads on the design and delivery of A&B NI’s programme of fundraising and governance support services for the cultural sector.

Attendees will –

1) Learn more about the realities of arts charity governance and the experience of being a trustee of a cultural organisation

2) Gain knowledge on the compliance requirements of being on a Board, covering roles and responsibilities plus managerial, legal and financial duties

3) Be able to gain ask questions and engage through this webinar and upskill on board membership

4) Upskill on resources after attending to help with their board member journey or refresh on the roles and responsibilities of being a board member.

5) Connect with other trustees and leaders on arts board over refreshments!

This session is perfect for new trustees and Board members seeking an introduction to their roles and responsibilities. Attendees will also have the opportunity to engage and ask question on any points covered

Booking

Please book via our Eventbrite page- NW: Fundamentals of Arts Board Membership Tickets, Wed 17 Sep 2025 at 10:00 | Eventbrite If you have any issues booking please get in touch with us directly

Become an Arts Member: £100+Vat will give you access to this event, a year-round calendar of events & training, discount on annual conferences, exclusive networking opportunities and one-to-one support with fundraising, partnerships and governance. Find out more here: https://www.artsandbusinessni.org.uk/arts-membership

If you have any questions, please contact Holly Foskett, Arts Programme Manager at h.foskett@artsandbusinessni.org.uk

Accessibility

We are committed to making our events inclusive and accessible to all. If you have any accessibility requirements or need any adjustments, please let us know when booking so we can accommodate your needs.

If you’d like to speak to someone about accessibility before the event, please contact Holly h.foskett@artsandbusinessni.org.uk or ring us on 02890735150

On the day, our team will be available to assist you—just look for staff wearing pink lanyards. They’ll be happy to answer any questions or provide any additional support you may need.

To find out more about the venue, how to get there and about the building please click here

Environmental Statement

A&BNI is committed to working with our Board, staff, suppliers, funders and audiences to ensure we consider the environmental impacts of our activities.

We are members of Green Arts NI, a sustainability network of cultural and creative organisations. In June 2019 we made a Plastic Promise and pledged to stop further use of plastic bottles and cups and to specify use of reusable sustainable products at our events. We walk, use public transport or car-share as much as possible – and encourage our attendees to consider sustainable transport options where possible.