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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This workshop looks at areas of risk and why and how best performance can be bedded in and how best to give appropriate oversight to allow the charity to flourish.
Legal, Governance and Risk Management - Online course on Friday 13 March
Governance features and articles
The Charity Governance Code – updated!
The Charity Governance Code – that familiar backbone of good board practice – has been revised for 2025.
Is charity governance getting better?
Ben Wittenberg offers tips for improving your Boards performance.
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...
The importance of reporting to your Board
The Board/Executive relationship is crucial to the success of your charity.
What every trustee should know about investing for charities
James Brooke Turner, author of Investing for Charities, offers his top tips on investing for charity trustees.
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...
The Governance App - Guided Governance Reviews
Using DSC's Governance App is easy. It's intentionally designed so that you can carry our a governance review and make...
Governance training
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Turn AI curiosity into action with real tools, tasks, and next steps for your organisation.
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A collection of 6 half day courses covering governance, marketing, strategy, income diversification and leadership.
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This workshop looks at areas of risk and why and how best performance can be bedded in and how best...
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What are alternative sources of income, are they safe and what are the practical considerations of income diversification?
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This new course is designed to equip attendees with the knowledge and tools needed to meet their legal obligations while...
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Governance books
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...
How to become a charity trustee: A practical guide
Want to boost your career, skills and happiness? Becoming a charity trustee could do all...
Key Guides: The Charity Treasurer’s Handbook
Steering a charity's finances can be one of the most challenging roles you'll face in...
