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A Refresher in Academy Trust Governance

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A Refresher in Academy Trust Governance

3 March 2026

12pm-1pm

Online, Zoom

Join us for a free Academies trustee training webinar with speakers from BHP and Womble Bond Dickinson designed to strengthen your understanding of academy financial oversight.

Lesley Kendrew, Head of Academies at BHP will cover how to read and interpret financial statements, along with a practical overview of financial management responsibilities for trustees.

Mark Honeywell and Nick Moss from Womble Bond Dickinson will provide a refresher on Academy Trust governance, focussing on the legal structure of an academy trust, the roles of members, trustees and other stakeholders and the charity law, company law and other statutory duties owed by trustees.

This session is aimed at trustees and senior leaders of Academy Trusts.

How to book

Click here to book your place. This webinar will be recorded for those who cannot attend, please register to receive a link to the recording after.

This material is for informational purposes only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.