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This course is pre-approved for Charities Capability Fund (CCF) funding. Please refer to the Funding tab for more details on Eligibility Criteria and Application Procedures.

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This programme previously covered the 2017 Code of Governance for Charities and IPCs . With the annoucement on 4 April 2023, this programme will cover the revised code.

Programme Objective

To provide participants with a comprehensive knowledge to good Governance practices in Charities and Institutions of a Public Character (IPCs); discuss the use of tools for the effective discharge and maintenance of Governance practices for compliance with the Code of Governance. Practical guidance and case studies will be discussed.

Programme Outline

Obtain an understanding of the key components and the motivations behind the requirements of the Governance in charities and IPCs
Discuss the roles and responsibilities of different stakeholders with furtherance of the Governance in charities and IPCs
Overview on the new changes to the Code of Governance, revised and issued by Charity Council in 2023
Review the adequacy of Governance practices to be in compliance with the established Code of Governance
Use of effective ways to discharge and maintain good Governance practices in charities and IPCs
Understand internal auditing and governance review as tools in the discharge and maintenance of Governance practices
Reporting the effectiveness of governance system to the Board members and management of the charities and IPCs
Practical guidance and case studies

Training Methodology

Lecture style, with Exercises/Case Studies

Closing Date for Registration

1 week before programme or until full enrolment

Intended For

Intended for all professionals who are involved or interested in governance issues related to charities/IPCs. Those who are involved in relevant compliance practices are encouraged to attend.

Schedule & Fees

Testimonial

Funding

1] NTUC Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP)
UTAP (Union Training Assistance Programme) is an individual skills upgrading account for NTUC members.

To find out more on the UTAP funding and support validity period please click here.

Should you have queries on the funding scheme, you can email to UTAP@e2i.com.sg or call NTUC Membership Hotline at 6213-8008

1] CCF Training Grant

Charities Capability Fund (CCF) Training Grant provides co-funding for local training courses to help charities comply with regulatory requirements and build good governance standards.

Period of CCF pre-approval: 25 September 2024 to 16 September 2025

Eligibility Criteria

CCF funding is for eligible charities' staff (who have served in the Charities for at least 6 months with an official designation).

CCF Grants Coverage & Quantum

Funding Quantum

Nett Course Fees Payable (incl. GST)

Singaporeans/ PRs

Member: $289.60

Non-Member: $345.60

(80% of course fee)

Member: $78.92

Non-Member: $94.18

Employment Pass/ Work Permit Holders / S Pass Holders

Member: $217.20

Non-Member: $259.20

(60% of course fee)

Member: $157.83

Non-Member: $188.35

For Pre-approved Courses: Participants will pay the training provider the net course fees (after CCF funding). The training provider will claim the CCF approved funding directly from the CCF Secretariat.

Note:

CCF applications are subject to NCSS approval and only Board members/ staff in key governance and management areas with approved CCF applications are eligible for CCF funding.
The Applicant with approved CCF application (or “CCF-eligible participant”) pays the amount of course fees less CCF funding to ISCA. Payment can be made by corporate/individual means.
The Applicant has to create an ISCA Corporate Account here if they do not have an existing corporate account.

During the Course:

CCF-eligible participant to achieve minimum 75% attendance, and pass all assessments, if any.
All CCF-eligible participants are to complete a CCF Training Evaluation Form at the end of the course.
For course conducted online, CCF-eligible participants are to switch on their video function and display their full name.
All CCF-eligible participants must prepare their mobile phone with their Singpass app to scan their attendance twice a day.

Programme Facilitator(s)