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At a time of crisis, charities want and need to be able to give their all to supporting people who need it most. They cannot do that if they have to suspend their work or close altogether.
Volunteering rates have remained stable over the last few years. In 2018/19, 22% of people regularly volunteered with a group, club or organisation. While the pandemic is unlikely to influence the overall numbers of people volunteering in the UK, we will
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
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
Information on annual reports and accounts for charities, and sample documents.
A template agenda for a board meeting.