Governance

What is a board?

Learn about what a board is and how it works

  • Governance

What is a trustee?

What is a Trustee and how do you appoint them?

  • Governance

Trustee roles

What is the role of a Trustee?

  • Governance

Who are your members?

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

  • Governance

Making decisions as a board

Find out how your board can work together to make effective decisions

  • Governance

Making good decisions as a board

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

  • Governance

Running good meetings

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

  • Governance

Reviewing the structure of your board

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

  • Governance

Managing conflicts of interests

Learn about what conflicts of interest are and how to work through them

  • Governance

Where power lies: How lived experience is engaged in voluntary sector governance and decision-making

  • Equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Governance

Governance round-up: June 2022

  • Governance

Government policy and funding round-up: June 2022

  • Funding and income
  • Government and politics
  • Governance

Governance round-up: May 2022

  • Governance

Join our powerful journey: Power & integrity launch

  • Equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Safeguarding
  • Governance

Governance round-up: April 2022

  • Governance
  • Law and regulation

Government policy and funding round-up: April 2022

  • Funding and income
  • Government and politics
  • Governance

12 things I've learnt about culture change over the last 12 months

  • Governance
  • Equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Inside NCVO

Governance round-up: March 2022

  • Governance
  • Law and regulation

Governance round-up: February 2022

  • Governance
  • Law and regulation

Managing conflicts of interests

Learn about what conflicts of interest are and how to work through them

  • Governance

Delegating decisions

Learn which decisions stay with the board, what you can delegate and to who.

  • Governance

Considering strategic and operational problems as a board

Learn about how to navigate strategic and operational problems and where the responsibility is located

  • Governance

Helping your board meet their responsibilities

Learn more about the key areas boards and trustees are responsible for

  • Governance

Introduction to trustee responsibilities

All trustees must take responsibility for decisions that benefit their charity

  • Governance

Equity, diversity and inclusion at board level

All trustees are responsible for shaping the culture of their board and charity

  • Governance

Finance

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

  • Governance

Funding and fundraising

Trustees should think carefully about how to secure income for their charity

  • Governance

How to manage risk

Seven steps to help trustees manage risk in their charity

  • Governance
  • Risk

Managing people

Trustees need to make sure their charity follows employment law and has clear volunteer management processes

  • Governance

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

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