Find out about who your charities members are and what decisions they make
Find out how your board can work together to make effective decisions
Learn about the rules around decision-making and how to go about the process of making decisions effectively
Learn about the different types of meetings and how you can work to make them effective
Learn about what the structure of the board looks like and what to consider when reviewing
Learn about what conflicts of interest are and how to work through them
Learn about what matters are reserved for the board, in what situations you can delegate and to who
Learn about how to navigate strategic and operational problems and where the responsibility is located
Learn more about the key areas boards and trustees are responsible for
A round-up of the latest guidance from the Charity Commission, recent governance news and upcoming training and events
The latest guidance from the Charity Commission, new governance resources and upcoming training
The latest guidance, resources and training for governance professionals
Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Our chief executive Sarah Vibert celebrates the start of Trustees' Week and shares our plans
Explore why diversity is a key area of reflection for your trustee board and what needs to happen to make a board truly diverse
Lessons from Trustees’ Week 2023 and upcoming dates for your diary
New inclusion and campaigning resources, a chance to help shape investment principles, and dates for your diary
A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
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
Guidance on conducting individual trustee performance reviews
How to use NCVO's financial procedures manual template