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
Sample trustee expenses claim form
The Road Ahead 2024 is our annual report on the changing landscape for voluntary sector organisations
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
Our people partner Charmaine Goddard reflects on the work NCVO and the wider sector are doing to challenge racism and inequity
Charity Interns founder Maya Bhose shares how this innovative new programme is bringing new talent into the voluntary sector
Senior volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares the latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Senior volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares lessons from a unique volunteering programme
A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
Our latest Road Ahead report analyses major trends and issues for 2024 to help chart a path through the year
Learn about what your boards legal duties are and the considerations for each of them
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.
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.