About The Course

Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) principles are rapidly becoming essential for charity leadership, strategic planning, and donor transparency.

This course provides a structured framework to help charities in Singapore align ESG with regulatory requirements, particularly the Code of Governance for Charities and IPCs (2023) and Governance Evaluation Checklist (GEC).

Delivered by seasoned governance consultants, this session helps senior leaders, board members, and operational heads understand how ESG frameworks apply in the context of charity operations, impact measurement, and board accountability.

What will you Learn

Participants will learn to:

Define ESG in the context of charities, IPCs, and NPOs
Identify ESG reporting expectations under the GEC and sector frameworks
Align board and executive responsibilities with ESG goals
Apply risk management and due diligence principles
Strengthen donor and funder confidence through transparent disclosures

The course is taught across 16 hours, with lectures, videos, case studies, group discussions, checklists, *invited speaker(s). For 4 or more participants from the same organisation, 1-hour post-session coaching will be provided.​

*Invited speaker(s) may be pre-recorded.

Why attend?

ESG is rapidly becoming a key differentiator for charities. This course helps you:

– Proactively meet regulatory, funder, and public expectations
– Build trust with stakeholders through transparent ESG practices
– Attract new funding aligned with ESG and impact goals
– Improve board and management understanding of ESG risks and opportunities
– Position your charity for future sustainability

Course Highlights

Who Should Attend

Executive Directors, CEOs, and COOs of charities
Board Members and Audit & Risk Subcommittee chairs
Strategy, Governance, and ESG Officers
NCSS-funded SSAs and IPCs preparing for CCF or CCTG training audits

Why Join?

• Comprehensive Learning Journey: Each course builds on the previous one, guiding you through strategy creation, compliance, sustainability, and impactful reporting.
• Skill-Intensive Training: Practical examples, tools, and frameworks tailored for charities.
• Expert-Led Programs: Facilitated by Dr. Isabel Sim, a seasoned trainer and thought leader in charity finance and governance.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage with peers and experts to share challenges and solutions.
• Tailored Solutions for Charities: Address governance, financial management, and compliance challenges specific to your organization

Course Fee and Funding

Standard Fee – $1,800 (before GST)
Early bird – $1,700 (before GST)
Group Discount (Early Bird Fee with 15%)
All prices stated exclude GST.

Grants available for Social Service Agencies and IPC registered Organisations (subject to approval)
*CCF – Up to 80% / *CCTG – up to 90%

Related Courses
Board Governance & GEC Compliance
PDPA & IT Governance for Charities
Fundraising Leadership for Social Impact

About the Facilitator

Dr Isabel Sim is the principal consultant at Integrative CSR Consulting. She was formerly Senior Research Fellow, Department of Social Work, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore as well as Director (Projects), Centre for Social Development (Asia). She served as Head of Corporate Governance Practice, Centre for Governance, Institutions and Organisations (CGIO) and Senior Lecturer, Department of Strategy and Policy, NUS Business School from 2012 to 2014.