Tools and good-practice guidance to help you review, run and improve your board, compiled by NCVO's governance experts
This guide explores how to implement a good appraisal process that supports and motivates your CEO to do even better.
A guide to applying the principles of the Charity Governance Code, specially adapted for the smallest organisations.
The governance wheel is a simple tool that helps boards of voluntary organisations quickly get a sense of how well they’re functioning and fulfilling their roles.
Information and tools on strategic planning.
Six steps to follow when recruiting trustees and nine editable documents to aid your recruitment
A skills audit is a useful way of identifying what trustees bring, and the gaps in skills and knowledge on your board. It can be useful when you’re looking to recruit new trustees.
Self reflection is an important part of your professional development and will help you to do your role effectively.
Guidance on conducting individual trustee performance reviews
Templates and guidance for creating a financial procedures manual that will provide a framework for managing your organisation's finances.
Learn about how to go about writing your grant application
Guidance on preparing your budget
What happens after you apply for your grant
Basic guidance and top tips and tricks for finding grants
Find out about the different organisations that can help you
Learn more about what corporate fundraising is and if you should try it
Learning about what crowdfunding is
Learning about what donation buttons are
Guidance about fundraising events for your organisation