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Governance

Practical steps to take to effectively achieve and maintain good governance in your charity

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What is governance?

A guide to governance and what it means for your organisation

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Our governance

Information on our governance, trustee board and committees

Explaining governance

Learn about what governance is and how it applies to charities

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Governance and trusteeship

How our consultancy team can help you understand and implement effective governance

Governance wheel

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.

Reporting

Guidance on Charity Commission, Companies House and serious incident reporting

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Strategy

Trustees should help oversee and develop their charity’s strategy

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Finance

Trustees must make sure their charity’s money is safe and used properly

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Preparing for a Burnham government

What will an Andy Burnham government mean for civil society? We explore the opportunities for charities and how the sector can work with the new government.

  • Government and politics

Governance round-up: May 2024

This month sees the launch of a consultation on the Charity Governance Code and new charity chair research

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Governance round-up: April 2024

The latest charity governance news, resources and dates for your diary

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Governance round-up: March 2024

The latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary

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Governance round-up: February 2024

A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary

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Governance round-up: September 2023

The latest guidance from the Charity Commission, new governance resources and upcoming training

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Governance round-up: November 2023

Lessons from Trustees’ Week 2023 and upcoming dates for your diary

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Governance round-up: December 2023

New inclusion and campaigning resources, a chance to help shape investment principles, and dates for your diary

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Governance round-up: October 2023

The latest guidance, resources and training for governance professionals

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Governance round-up: January 2024

A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary

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Explaining governance

Learn about what governance is and how it applies to charities

  • Governance

Governance wheel

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.

Reporting

Guidance on Charity Commission, Companies House and serious incident reporting

  • Governance

Strategy

Trustees should help oversee and develop their charity’s strategy

  • Governance

Finance

Trustees must make sure their charity’s money is safe and used properly

  • Governance

Before you start

How to use NCVO's financial procedures manual template

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What is a trustee?

What is a Trustee and how do you appoint them?

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What is a board?

Learn about what a board is and how it works

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Who are your members?

Find out about who your charities members are and what decisions they make

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Introduction

Guidance for using NCVO's financial procedures manual templates

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Financial governance for trustees (0.5 day)

This course will revisit the core financial duties of a charity trustee and explore what it means to practice good financial governance

Supporting good governance (4 x 0.5 days)

This course will help you implement structures and processes to support trustees, and ensure systems are aligned with your organisation’s purpose and objectives

The role of board minutes in good governance

Join this free webinar to explore why board meeting minutes matter, learn practical techniques for producing effective records and discover how better minute-taking can strengthen governance and accountability across your organisation.

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

This course will give trustees an overview and understanding of charity governance, regulation and best practice

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

This course will give trustees an overview and understanding of charity governance, regulation and best practice

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

This course will give trustees an overview and understanding of charity governance, regulation and best practice

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in charity governance (2 x 0.5 days)

This course has been created by The Social Justice Collective to help you understand, address and embed equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into your governance practice

Annual General Meeting 2026: Shaping the future of civil society

Join us at our Annual General Meeting to reflect on the past year, hear about our future direction and make your voice heard.

SORP 2026: what it means for your charity

Join us for this free webinar to explore the key changes proposed in SORP 2026, understand what they mean for your charity, and learn how to start preparing for the future of charity reporting.

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

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