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 half day seminar is aimed at existing or potential Trustees or anyone who has a governance role as well as senior managers within charities.
Financial Governance for Trustees - Online course on Friday 27 August
Governance features and articles
It's a Battle on the Board
Current trustees and aspiring trustees, this one is for you.
Too many barriers to trustee roles for young people #VolunteersWeek
Being a trustee is a great volunteering responsbility. Bronwen Edwards, Executive Office Manager at DSC, gives her advice on getting...
Board diversity, with Penny Wilson
Penny Wilson, CEO at Getting on Board, discusses different aspects of board diversity in the videos below.
Key Guides: The Charity Trustee's Handbook
This guide is ideal for anyone thinking of becoming a charity trustee, or who is new to the role.
Life in the time of Coronavirus – a trustee’s experience
Phyllida Perrett, Trustee at DSC, talks about being a trustee during the current pandemic.
Perils of the Lead Trustee
The lead trustee role in a particular subject area can be a blessing, but it is much more prone to...
Governance training
Zoom
What are alternative sources of income, are they safe and what are the practical considerations of income diversification?
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This half day seminar is aimed at existing or potential Trustees or anyone who has a governance role as well...
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Have you recently become a Company Secretary within a charity? Then this course is for you.
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Trustees play such an important role in charities – so it’s vital that they’re equipped to do their job well.
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Governance books
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...
It’s a Battle on the Board
Wouldn't charity governance be so much easier if it wasn't for all of your fellow...
How to recruit trustees for your charity
How do you get talented and dynamic individuals, who are representative of their communities, on...
Key Guides: The Board Secretary’s Handbook
This handbook tells you what a board secretary is and why you need one. It...
Key Guides: Effective School Governance
What is a governor? How do you become one? And how can you make a...
