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What is governance?

A guide to governance and what it means for your organisation

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Governance

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

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Our governance

Information on our governance, trustee board and committees

Governance and trusteeship

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

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Explaining governance

Learn about what governance is and how it applies to charities

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What is a trustee?

What is a Trustee and how do you appoint them?

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Risk

All charities face risk. It could be the risk of losing money, injuring clients, bad publicity, or losing key staff or volunteers. Risk is not always a bad thing, without risk there's often no reward.

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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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Governance round-up: August 2022

Governance consultant Sally Stephens shares updates on the Charities Act and the Charity Governance Code, along with some exciting training opportunities for trustees

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Governance round-up: December 2022

NCVO's senior consultancy and training manager Dan Francis reflects on how the events of 2022 have shaped charity governance

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Governance round-up: January 2023

As we begin a new year, governance consultant Sally Stephens looks ahead to the big stories for 2023

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Governance round-up: April 2023

Senior governance consultant Sally Stephens explains the upcoming changes in the Charities Act 2022

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Governance round-up: March 2023

With many of us approaching the end of our financial year, senior governance consultant Sally Stephens shares guidance for completing your annual return

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Governance round-up: November 2022

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Governance round-up: May 2022

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Governance round-up: July 2023

Recent governance news, resources, research, events and more

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Governance round-up: October 2022

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Governance round-up: February 2023

Our round-up for trustees and governance professionals, with useful sector updates, training courses and guidance

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Explaining governance

Learn about what governance is and how it applies to charities

  • Governance

What is a trustee?

What is a Trustee and how do you appoint them?

  • Governance

Risk

All charities face risk. It could be the risk of losing money, injuring clients, bad publicity, or losing key staff or volunteers. Risk is not always a bad thing, without risk there's often no reward.

  • Governance

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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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.

Funding

Funding the work of boards and covering the costs of a charity

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Introduction

Guidance for using NCVO's financial procedures manual templates

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Before you start

How to use NCVO's financial procedures manual template

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Reporting

How to keep your reporting up to date

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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

Setting up a charity (2 x 0.5 days)

This course will help you consider whether setting up a charity is the right choice for you

NCVO members’ assembly: East of England in partnership with CVS Bedfordshire

Organisations in the east of England are invited to join us for a free online members' assembly. This is a chance to share your experiences so we can provide you with the right support

Influencing parliament (2 x 0.5 days)

This course introduces key parliamentary processes and ways charities can use them to influence parliamentarians and government

Webinar: Responding effectively when your charity faces opposition

Learn how to engage and respond effectively when your charity experiences challenge or opposition. This event forms part of Small Charity Week 2024

Webinar: Delivering a successful merger

Learn about the benefits of charity mergers. Get practical advice on designing mergers to deliver impact for your organisation

Webinar: GDPR and data protection for charities and community groups

Learn the essentials of GDPR and data protection that every charity and community group needs to know

Advanced project management (1 day)

Are you confident in your general project management skills but looking to strengthen your expertise? This course moves beyond the basics of project management to better understand techniques, activities and principles within a charity context.