PAFs & Philanthropy

Philanthropy Australia’s next Trustee Workshop in Sydney, on the afternoon of Monday 10 November 2008, is especially for PPFs.

This workshop is an exploration of issues and considerations for trustees of charitable trusts and foundations in Australia. Topics to be covered include the structure of PPFs, governance and the role trustees play; what trustees must do and what trustees should consider doing; and governance failure.

The seminar will be presented by David Ward. David is a Director of ANZ Trustees and ShareGift Australia and is Trustee Representative on several charitable trusts including the Hugh DT Williamson Foundation, the Alexander Miller Estate and the Alexander Wright Wales Trust. He is the author of the Trustee Handbook, an essential document for PPFs, Community Foundations, Family Foundations, Charitable Trusts and Ancillary Funds, which will provide the materials for the workshop.

The Trustee Handbook is available for free download from the PhilanthropyWiki.

See the Trustee Workshop page on the Philanthropy Australia website for more details and a booking form, or call Philanthropy Australia’s Melbourne office on (03) 9620 0200.

The Trustee Handbook: Roles and Duties of Trustees of Charitable Trusts and Foundations in Australia provides an easy-to-understand, plain language guide to what trustees should do and also what they must do, without offering legal advice. It is an ideal base for new trustees and foundation staff; useful to those providing advice on setting up foundations and trusts; and an excellent reference document and aide memoire to those already familiar with its subject. Created in consultation with our Members, this Trustee Handbook is an essential document for PPFs, Community Foundations, Family Foundations, Charitable Trusts and Ancillary Funds.

Philanthropy Australia will be running workshops for trustees to attend around Australia. Dates, cost and further information can be found on the Trustee Workshops page on our website.

The Trustee Handbook can be downloaded for free from the PhilanthropyWiki.