How joining a Charity Board can turbocharge your entrepreneurship

WHAT IS IT?

Discover how serving on a charity board can supercharge your entrepreneur profile.

This interactive masterclass explores how becoming a board member can help you sharpen your leadership, build strategic thinking, and expand your network, all while making a real social impact. You’ll learn what board membership involves, the responsibilities it carries, and how it can strengthen your entrepreneurial mindset.

Designed for founders at the Build & Grow stage, this one-off workshop offers a rare opportunity to explore how the boardroom can become a powerful learning space for founders who want to lead with purpose and perspective.

You’ll leave with a clear understanding of the benefits, processes, and pathways to joining a charity board, and how this experience can directly accelerate your own business growth.

WHO IS IT FOR?

This masterclass is for founders, entrepreneurs, and business leaders who want to broaden their horizons and bring greater purpose and strategy to their leadership.

You’ll gain:

• A deeper understanding of what charity board membership involves
• Insights into how board service enhances strategic thinking and decision-making
• Practical guidance on how to find, join, and contribute to a charity board
• A new perspective on how giving back can fuel entrepreneurial success

If you’re ready to grow your influence, sharpen your strategy, and make a meaningful difference — this session is for you.

WHO IS DELIVERING THE WORKSHOP?

This workshop will be delivered by Entrepreneur in Residence Liam Keogh.

Liam is a business leader, entrepreneur, investor, advisor, and communications, marketing and PR specialist with nearly 20 years’ experience in the industry.

He has led communications strategies for hundreds of businesses, from start-ups that went on to change their industry, to charitable enterprises and multinational conglomerates behind the biggest brands in the world. In 2023, Liam was named the 'Outstanding Professional' of the PR industry by the PRCA (the Public Relations and Communications Association).

WHO IS THE ORGANISER?

This event is brought to you by CityVentures, the startup hub for all entrepreneurs in the City of London. Our mission is simple: to give you the skills, knowledge, and opportunities you need to explore ideas, grow ventures, and build better businesses.

Through our events, programmes, and community, we make startup support accessible to everyone, because we believe entrepreneurship should be a driver of opportunity and social mobility. Whether you’re just curious or already building something, CityVentures is here to back your journey. More information and events at: www.cityventures.co.uk