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.
How to approach diversity at board level
Many charities want to evaluate their impact but lack time or confidence. This blog shares how we support practical, sustainable approaches to self-evaluation.
NCVO announces the appointment of Kate Lee OBE as its new chief executive, joining at a crucial moment for the voluntary sector.
A statement from Kate Lee OBE, our chief executive, on the recent attacks in Manchester.
We know from speaking to our members about the increased need for sector support and solidarity in times of division and racial hatred.
Members came together for our 2025 AGM to reflect on the past year, hear from our leadership team, and welcome our new treasurer and chief executive.
A refreshed Charity Governance Code gives clearer guidance for charity boards on leadership, decision making and inclusion.
Our latest Governance in Focus report reveals that charity boards are improving how they govern but still have work to do on inclusion and culture.
What is a Trustee and how do you appoint them?
What is the role of a Trustee?
Find out about who your charities members are and what decisions they make
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 which decisions stay with the board, what you can delegate and to who.
Learn how to keep clear records of who holds decision-making authority.
Learn about how to navigate strategic and operational problems and where the responsibility is located