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:
Governance features and articles
Paying trustees to provide stuff to your charity – Just because you can, you probably shouldn’t!
Debra Allcock Tyler's partner has a strict "never!" rule about friends and family doing work for them. Debra suggests that...
How to create a positive and engaged trustee board
William Butler, DSC Trustee, talks through how to create an engaged and inspired Board of Trustees.
How to build healthy relationships between Board members
Want to build healthy connections with the rest of your Board? Here are some tips from Debra Allcock Tyler.
Rights and wrongs of that RSPB tweet and apology
DSC's trustee, Andrew Purkis, pinpoints the lessons trustees can learn from the recent RSPB tweets.
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...
Trustees’ Policy Checklist
Do you have a set of robust and up-to-date policies and procedures?
Governance training
Zoom
In this two-hour session, we’ll break down the current guidance on campaigning during election time, and assess some of the...
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Now that we have left the EU it is time to review your Data Protection policies and ensure compliance with...
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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...