Band Governance Bootcamp | Brass Bands England

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Band Governance Bootcamp

"Absolutely excellent, really informative, perfectly timed."

This training is delivered across two two-hour evening sessions followed by a 1:1 session with one of the BBE team.

For upcoming training sessions please visit the BBE events page.

This intensive training course has been a hit with our member bands that have completed the training so far.

The course covers all the essential areas of governing a brass band. It has been specifically created to address important areas of focus for those running bands and designed to meet the needs of the sector.

Speaking about the course, BBE’s Membership Development Manager, Alex Parker said: “This course has been built around the questions that we get asked the most. It's a full day of learning with lots of topics being covered, and is proving to be a really worthwhile investment for bands that take part.”

The course will cover areas including funding models and organisational structure, charity status, committee roles and employed positions, and safeguarding. Alongside looking at legal responsibilities and requirements, attendees will be supported to identify and shape the future aims of their band.

What will the course cover?

During the sessions, we will look at:

  • Funding models and organisational structure
  • Charity Status, legal structures and responsibilities
  • Purpose and aims of your organisation
  • Committee roles and employed roles
  • Safeguarding
  • Finding funding

Along with the live training session, attendees will be provided with a workbook and will also have access to the day’s training resources after completion of the session. After the two group sessions, attendees will be offered a 1:1 follow up with a member of the BBE Development team.

Why should I attend Band Governance Bootcamp?

Identifying best-practice organisational set-ups is vital in order to provide a stable and robust framework for your band’s music-making. This essential governance training for bands will:

  • give you confidence that your legal responsibilities have been met
  • support you to improve your band’s financial planning
  • help you realise your ambitions for your band and its members
  • outline top tips on how to increase recruitment
  • offer an opportunity for reflection and to develop new ideas for your band

Who is this training for?

This training is ideal for a Chair, Treasurer or key decision maker of a band. To get the most out of the training we would recommend more than one person from the same band attend Band Governance Bootcamp.

Who will be delivering the training?

Band Governance Bootcamp sessions will be delivered by BBE’s Chief Operating Officer, Sarah Baumann, and BBE’s Membership Development Manager, Alex Parker.

How much does it cost?

Band Governance Bootcamp is currently only available to BBE members, at a cost of £50 per attendee.

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