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.
In this section:
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It's a Battle on the Board: Good Governance Matters - Online conference on Thursday 23 October
Governance features and articles
The importance of reporting to your Board
Check out Debra's recent viral LinkedIn post.
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.
I wish I had complained publicly about the firm that summarily demoted me
I remembered this old wound when hearing about The Aberdeen Group summarily sacking the Financial Fairness Trust’s chief executive and...
Governing your charity with purpose
Ben Wittenberg, Director of Development and Delivery at DSC, takes a closer look at our recent Governance App Report. In...
Board confidence through consistency
Ben Wittenberg, Director of Development and Delivery at DSC, takes a closer look at our recent Governance App Report. In...
The Governance App: Findings and Trends 2024 - Press release
A report launched by Directory of Social Change today, finds that Equality, Diversity and Inclusion is by far the biggest...
Governance training
Zoom
A collection of 6 half day courses covering governance, marketing, strategy, income diversification and leadership.
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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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Have you recently become a Company Secretary within a charity? Then this course is for you.
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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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A new online course for anyone in the charity sector who is AI curious and would like to start using...
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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,...
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...
