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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

A sample management calendar for users to adapt for their own organisations

A template risk register is a framework for identifying, assessing and recording the risks that your organisation faces

Sample role descriptions for a range of trustee roles

The management of a charity is delegated to the chief executive. This is a sample role description for a chief executive.

All sub-committees need terms of reference that clearly indicate what's expected of them and who they're accountable to.

It is good practice that the CEO reports to the board on a regular basis, we would recommend this report is written so that trustees have time to digest it and formulate questions.

Recent governance news, resources, research, events and more

Governance

Find out if your organisation is eligible for new funding up to £75,000

Funding and income
Responding to crises

Learn how new banking rules will affect your charity or voluntary organisation

Financial management

The latest news, events and opportunities for people managing or supporting volunteers

Involving volunteers

A round-up of the latest guidance from the Charity Commission, recent governance news and upcoming training and events

Governance

Senior consultant, Sandy Chidley, runs through some recent work on ethical evaluation and shares useful evaluation events and training opportunities

Impact and evaluation

A round-up of what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a Labour reshuffle, an update on new APPG rules, and a look ahead to party conferences

Government and politics

The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

Involving volunteers

Resources, free events, support and guidance on the big issues affecting small charities

Financial management
Funding and income
Responding to crises

An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements

Government and politics
Funding and income

How to request and process DBS checks

Safeguarding

Guidance on what checks you need to complete for people working overseas

Safeguarding

Guidance on additional information you need to consider when carrying out DBS checks for trustees

Safeguarding

Steps you need to take to keep data safe once DBS checks have been carried out

Safeguarding

Guidance on what to do if a staff member or volunteer has a criminal record

Safeguarding

Find out about whistleblowing, and the policies your organisation should have in place.

Safeguarding

Questions you might ask yourself if you're thinking of raising a concern.

Safeguarding

Find out about different types of concerns and ways they can be reported.

Safeguarding

Find out why it's useful to stay up to date with safeguarding terminology

Safeguarding

Find definitions of some of the most common safeguarding terminology

Safeguarding

Learn practical tools and techniques to increase your capability, confidence and impact when seeking to influence others – both within and outside your organisation

This course will give you an overview of how to build a simple finance strategy. We’ll introduce tools to help you build the financial resilience of your charity

This essentials course is suitable for anyone within an organisation that handles the personal data of staff, service users, beneficiaries, volunteers, customers, members or supporters, and needs to know the basics of data protection for voluntary organisations.

This introductory course explains the key trustee responsibilities for safeguarding, following guidance from the Charity Commission

This practical course is specifically tailored to the voluntary sector. It’s designed to give you all the principles and practical tools you need to plan, deliver and evaluate your project successfully

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England

This free webinar as part of Small Charity Week 2025, will give small charity leaders practical tips to develop and deliver a successful fundraising strategy to ensure the resilience and sustainability of their charity.

We know that increased competition for funding, shifting priorities among funders, and economic uncertainty are making trust fundraising more challenging for charities. It’s more important than ever to understand the evolving funding landscape and adapt your approach. This free event is an opportunity to network with other NCVO members in facilitated discussions. Share experiences and challenges, work through solutions together, develop new relationships and learn from your peers.

Learn how to create your own theory of change and narrative. This course will challenge you to think critically about what you're doing and why

This course will help people with little or no financial background to feel confident in managing day-to-day charity finance

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Charity finance strategy (1 day)

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Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Theory of change for strategic planning and evaluation (1 day)

Charity finance skills (1 day)

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