Learn about the rules around decision-making and how to go about the process of making decisions effectively
Learn about the different types of meetings and how you can work to make them effective
Learn about what the structure of the board looks like and what to consider when reviewing
Learn about what conflicts of interest are and how to work through them
Learn about what matters are reserved for the board, in what situations you can delegate and to who
Learn about how to navigate strategic and operational problems and where the responsibility is located
Learn more about the key areas boards and trustees are responsible for
All trustees must take responsibility for decisions that benefit their charity
All trustees are responsible for shaping the culture of their board and charity
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a new government, with plenty for charities to think about.
NCVO’s lead governance consultant Dan Francis shares our plans for Trustees’ Week and explores our wider support offer for trustees
Policy and insight manager Sam Mercadante responds to the government's new financial measures, calling for more funding and policy choices that prevent poverty and inequality
Report of the Inquiry into charity senior executive pay and guidance for trustees on setting remuneration
A sample emergency leave for dependants policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample equity, diversity and inclusion policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A guide to help you develop an expenses policy for your organisation
A sample family leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample flexible working policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample grievance procedure, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A guide to help you develop an information technology policy for your organisation
A sample maternity leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample paternity leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample pay policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations