Would you like to learn more about the responsibilities of a Company Secretary and how you can support the governance team in your organisation?
Many housing associations and ALMO organisations operating in England, Wales and Scotland face challenges ensuring their governance meets regulatory requirements, particularly when resource limitations force smaller providers to assign Company Secretary duties to individuals without specialised training. This can lead to compliance risks, inefficiencies, and gaps in governance support for Boards and leadership teams.
This training addresses these challenges by equipping governance professionals, Board Members or senior leaders with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to fulfil their responsibilities effectively. Through expert-led training, participants will gain clarity on their duties, build robust governance frameworks, and ensure compliance with sector regulations.
Who should attend?
This course is ideal for:
Governance professionals seeking to improve their expertise.
Directors and senior leaders combine their roles with Company Secretary responsibilities.
Governance coordinators or administrators looking to broaden their understanding of the Company Secretary role.
What will you learn?
Regulatory compliance
- Communicating effectively with key regulatory bodies such as the Regulator, FCA, Companies House, Charities Commission and CQC.
- Filing statutory returns accurately and on time.
- Understanding the Companies Act 2006 and its implications for organisations operating in the social housing sector.
Governance frameworks
- Managing and maintaining constitutional documents, including rules, memoranda, articles, and intragroup agreements.
- Developing governance frameworks such as standing orders, terms of reference, and delegation schemes.
- Ensuring compliance with the Regulatory framework, relevant Code of Governance and equivalent standards in Scotland and Wales.
Annual reporting
- Producing Annual Reports and Financial Statements.
- Understanding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) reporting requirements.
Board and leadership management
- Planning for Board and Committee succession, recruitment, and skills development.
- Supporting Board member induction, training, appraisals and remuneration processes.
- Facilitating effective Board and Committee dynamics for stronger decision-making.
Stakeholder engagement
- Building and maintaining strong shareholder relations.
- Annual General Meetings (AGMs).
- Gathering and integrating shareholder feedback into governance strategies.
Fees & Additional Information
This training consists of four two-hour sessions that together make up the equivalent of one full day of training. Each session will be recorded and available on our website, where you will have access to watch it again. The training costs £675 plus VAT, and it includes two 30-minute follow-up mentoring sessions to discuss any issues you may have.
Additional mentoring can also be purchased at £100 per hour.
We can provide this training customised to the needs and position of your organisation, Contact us to speak to our team to find out more or book your spot in the training. We usually run this training twice a year, in the summer and autumn.
Dates
- 24th February and 3rd, 10th, 17th March. 2.00 – 4.00 pm
- 10th, 17th, 24th June and 1st July. 10.00 – 12.00 pm