Good Governance
Good governance is key to ensuring your organisation is both effective in delivering its mission, transparent in the way it goes about its business and critically, compliant with any legislative requirements.
The guides, toolkits and links below provide a good overview of most areas which might be of interest. Please select from the list to find out more.
1. Legal Structures Table
A guide showing the range of legal structures available to the not for profit sector.
2. What is a CIO and why should you consider converting
An information sheet outlining what a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) is and why some registered charities might want to convert to this new legal structure.
3. Terms of Reference
An explanation of a Terms of Reference and what should be included.
4. Good Governance Code- For large Charities
Developed by NCVO and partners this is a practical tool to help larger charities and their trustees develop high standards of governance.
5. Good Governance Code- For micro Charities
This practical toolkit is designed to be used by the boards of micro voluntary charities to assist them to review and improve the governance of their charity.
6. Starting a new group
Practical ideas about the things you need to think about when starting a new not for profit group.
7. Trustees Annual Report Template
Charity Commission template for the Trustees Annual Report.