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:
Addressing all the key elements of good practice trustee recruitment, this course is practical, simple, and designed to make an immediate difference to your charity’s trustee recruitment process.
Recruiting Trustees for your Charity - Online course starting Monday 26 April
Governance features and articles
It's a Battle on the Board
Current trustees and aspiring trustees, this one is for you.
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...
Why I became a trustee
Phyllida Perrett, DSC Trustee, talks about her trustee journey, motivations and experiences.
Governance training
Zoom
This half day seminar is aimed at existing or potential Trustees or anyone who has a governance role as well...
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Addressing all the key elements of good practice trustee recruitment, this course is practical, simple, and designed to make an...
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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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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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Have you recently become a Company Secretary within a charity? Then this course is for you.
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Governance books
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...
The Complete Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Handbook
Customer Relationship Management is as important for the voluntary sector as it is for the...
