How to approach board relationship challenges and have constructive conversations
Use this page to learn about how to broadly encourage positive trustee relationships and manage disputes.
Use this page to understand how to approach challenging conversations with your board.
What to consider when carrying out a governance review and the different types of review
A collection of some of the most important sample documents, templates and tools for trustee boards.
These are some of the most important documents that an organisation needs if it wants to have a healthy, well-run trustee board. NCVO's governance experts have written or signposted to model versions of each one.
Information on annual reports and accounts for charities, and sample documents.
A template agenda for a board meeting.
A sample code of conduct for trustees.
Sample declaration of interests form for trustees
Learn more about our new president, Baroness Delyth Morgan, and ambassador, Lord Simon Woolley
A round-up of the key talking points from the only national hustings dedicated to the voluntary sector
Our analysis of the election result and what it means for the voluntary sector
Our chief executive, Sarah Elliott, shares our vision for the sector on behalf of our members
Our analysis of Labour's first few days in government and what their announcements could mean for the charity sector
NCVO and Microsoft UK share findings from our recent artificial intelligence (AI) event – along with opportunities for ongoing learning
The King's speech sets out the new Labour government's priorities for the months ahead, following the party's general election victory.
Writing the executive summary of your business plan
Writing about your organisation in your business plan
Writing about what your organisation does in your business plan
How to navigate your market and customer base
Writing the market analysis section of your business plan
Writing the market research section of your business plan
Writing the market research and testing section of your business plan
Writing the operational planning section of your business plan
Writing the people, management and governance section of your business plan
Writing the impact section of your business plan