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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New Chief Executive - New Challenges - Online course on Thursday 15 September
Governance features and articles
Trustees’ Policy Checklist
Do you have a set of robust and up-to-date policies and procedures?
Becoming a Trustee event round-up
For anyone who unfortunately missed out on our Becoming a Trustee event, here’s a synopsis of the wonderful discussion that...
Taking the sting out of difficult governance conversations
How do you have conversations with your board without people falling out with each other or being afraid to be...
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...
From Here to Diversity: Why your charity could benefit from this guide
Your charity's board of trustees could be missing out on a considerable pool of talent, skills and experience by failing...
Board diversity, with Penny Wilson
Penny Wilson, CEO at Getting on Board, discusses different aspects of board diversity in the videos below.
Governance training
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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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This half day seminar is aimed at existing or potential Trustees or anyone who has a governance role as well...
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Learn how to run successful Annual General Meetings (AGMs) in a digital setting in this one hour short course.
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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...
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 Charity Treasurer’s Handbook
Steering a charity's finances can be one of the most challenging roles you'll face in...
