Governance

Governance round-up: June 2023

Reflections on the recent Charity Commission board appointments along with updates and upcoming events

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Governance round-up: July 2023

Recent governance news, resources, research, events and more

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Governance round-up: August 2023

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

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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: October 2023

The latest guidance, resources and training for governance professionals

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Practical support bulletin: November 2023

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

  • Funding and income
  • Governance
  • Cost of living

Celebrating Trustees’ Week 2023

Our chief executive Sarah Vibert celebrates the start of Trustees' Week and shares our plans

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The importance of diversity in your trustee board

Explore why diversity is a key area of reflection for your trustee board and what needs to happen to make a board truly diverse

  • Equity, diversity and inclusion
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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: November 2022

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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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The Road Ahead 2023: Supporting staff, trustees and volunteers

As part of our Road Ahead series, we explore the issues affecting the people at the heart of our organisations

  • Employing and managing staff
  • Governance
  • Involving volunteers

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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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: April 2023

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

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Governance round-up: May 2023

This month we share reflections from our Governance Forum and introduce our new governance consultant

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Governance round-up: June 2023

Reflections on the recent Charity Commission board appointments along with updates and upcoming events

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Governance round-up: July 2023

Recent governance news, resources, research, events and more

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Charity ethical principles

Principles that support charities to recognise and resolve ethical issues and conflicts, and make charities safer

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Explaining governance

Learn about what governance is and how it applies to charities

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What is a board?

Learn about what a board is and how it works

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What is a trustee?

What is a Trustee and how do you appoint them?

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Trustee roles

What is the role of a Trustee?

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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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Making good decisions as a board

Learn about the rules around decision-making and how to go about the process of making decisions effectively

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Running good meetings

Learn about the different types of meetings and how you can work to make them effective

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Reviewing the structure of your board

Learn about what the structure of the board looks like and what to consider when reviewing

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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

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

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

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

Governance Forum

Our Governance Forum is a space for charity governance professionals and those who support good governance to come together, learn and network

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

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

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

Introduction to EDI in charities (2 x 0.5 days)

This course introduces the key principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and how to apply them to your organisation