Learn about what your boards legal duties are and the considerations for each of them
The rules on the automatic disqualification of trustees and senior managers.
Learn what's included on trustee disqualification in the Charities Act 2016.
What the board, trustees and senior manages can do in the event of trustee disqualification.
Steps to help your board to reflect on and achieve good governance
Learn about how you can develop trustee skills
Learn about the types of changes you can make to your governing document and the related rules
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.
NCVO's senior consultancy and training manager Dan Francis reflects on how the events of 2022 have shaped charity governance
As we begin a new year, governance consultant Sally Stephens looks ahead to the big stories for 2023
As part of our Road Ahead series, we explore the issues affecting the people at the heart of our organisations
Our round-up for trustees and governance professionals, with useful sector updates, training courses and guidance
With many of us approaching the end of our financial year, senior governance consultant Sally Stephens shares guidance for completing your annual return
Senior governance consultant Sally Stephens explains the upcoming changes in the Charities Act 2022
This month we share reflections from our Governance Forum and introduce our new governance consultant
Reflections on the recent Charity Commission board appointments along with updates and upcoming events
Recent governance news, resources, research, events and more
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
All trustees must take responsibility for decisions that benefit their charity
All trustees are responsible for shaping the culture of their board and charity
Trustees must make sure their charity’s money is safe and used properly
Trustees should think carefully about how to secure income for their charity
Seven steps to help trustees manage risk in their charity
Trustees need to make sure their charity follows employment law and has clear volunteer management processes