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 Thursday 26 June
Governance features and articles
Why charity CEOs get it so wrong with their Boards
Want to build a stronger relationship with your Board? According to Debra Allcock Tyler, it's all about how you frame...
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: 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: 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...
Trustees’ Policy Checklist
Do you have a set of robust and up-to-date policies and procedures?
Governance training
Zoom
Have you recently become a Company Secretary within a charity? Then this course is for you.
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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...
