Governance
Given the important work of trustees (now more than ever) it is vital that if you are, or are thinking of becoming, a trustee you know how to get it right. You'll need to know the key legal responsibilities as well as best guidance for good practice – and we just happen to provide both of those things.
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Governance features and articles
DSC Governance App helps its 6,000th trustee!
More and more trustees are reviewing their governance!
You can’t fire a cannon from a canoe: Why governance foundations matter
Ben argues that ambitious charities can only respond confidently to crises, opportunities and change when they have strong, practical governance...
Good Governance Matters: New tools to help charity trustees get it right
Strong charity governance is essential yet often overlooked.
Trustees - are you thinking strategically?
Find out how trustees can add strategic value to their Board in this new article by Alan Lawrie, author of...
The Governance App: improve your governance, together
The Governance App from Directory of Social Change (DSC) is a new, free and easy way for your Board of...
How not to be a prat on a Board
Ruth draws from her experience on charity Boards, offering advice on how to not to be a prat.
Board paperwork: How to move from clutter to clarity
Debra waves the flag for dependable and intentional board paperwork.
What Makes a Great Trustee? 5 Traits You Should Be Developing
Ben Wittenberg, Director of Development and Delivery at DSC, gives you some great tips on traits you should be developing...
Governance training
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A strategic approach to using risk management to improve effectiveness and efficiency of charities and improving long term resilience &...
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Demystify generative AI and explore how charities can use it ethically and effectively.
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In this free, short and informal session, our Training Consultants will provide all the pointers you need to help you...
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Turn AI curiosity into action with real tools, tasks, and next steps for your organisation.
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Governance books
Charity Governance Tools and Templates
It's one thing to know what your responsibilities are as a trustee – it's another...
It’s a Battle on the Board
Best sellerWouldn't charity governance be so much easier if it wasn't for all of your fellow...
Key Guides: The Charity Trustee’s Handbook
Best sellerThis guide is ideal for anyone thinking of becoming a charity trustee, or who is...
From Here to Diversity: A practical guide to recruiting Black and Asian charity trustees
Your charity's board of trustees could be missing out on a considerable pool of talent,...
Speed Read: Board Paperwork
Nobody wants heaps of board paperwork – either having to generate it or being obliged...
