Guidance to help your board learn about the rules on automatic disqualification, who this applies to and applying for waivers.
The rules on the automatic disqualification of trustees and senior managers.
Learn what's included on trustee disqualification in the Charities Act 2016.
What the board, trustees and senior manages can do in the event of trustee disqualification.
Steps to help your board to reflect on and achieve good governance
Learn about how you can develop trustee skills
Learn about the types of changes you can make to your governing document and the related rules
Use this series of pages as an introduction to begin the process of reflecting on equality, diversity and inclusion on your board
What is equality, diversity and inclusion?
It’s important for boards to understand why they should actively consider and create the right cultural environment for individuals from marginalised and minoritised backgrounds to become trustees.
Reasons and ways to support the nationwide campaign to get more people volunteering
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
The latest charity governance news, resources and dates for your diary
A manifesto for the voluntary sector ahead of the 2024 general election
Resources, events and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
This month sees the launch of a consultation on the Charity Governance Code and new charity chair research
The definition of the Terrorism Act and what the Charity Commission expects of charities and volunteer organisations
The key duties of charities and volunteer organisations to safeguard against involvement in terrorism
Terrorist offences that may affect charities and voluntary organisations
Helping people at risk of domestic abuse to receive appropriate protection
How the law encourages public bodies to ensure that individuals affected by domestic abuse are supported and perpetrators are held accountable
How the law defines domestic abuse
Duties of public bodies to act to protect individuals at risk of domestic abuse
When charities and voluntary organisations partner with other organisations, safeguarding responsibilities and accountability falls into three categories
The appropriate level of due diligence charities should carry out when working with partners
The steps trustees must take when a charity works with partners, to ensure resources are managed responsibly