The Trustees' Group (NCVO)
The Trustees' Group is an online network of trustees who come together online to share views, experiences and support their peers.
Cracking the Code Bursary Scheme (NCVO)
Cracking the Code is a bursary scheme for infrastructure organisations to improve their governance based on all or any of the principles of the Good Governance: a Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector (the ‘Code’). The next deadline is 30 September 2009
Good Governance - A code for the voluntary and community sector (2005)
Cost £5.00 The Code has been formulated to help and support board members in the important and rewarding work that they carry out. It is primarily aimed at trustees in the voluntary and community sector but will also be useful to chief executives who provide the bridge between trustees and staff. It will also be of interest to staff or advisers supporting governance in an organisation.The code sets out best practice in trusteeship and while it is not mandatory, organisations that comply with the Code are invited to state this in their Annual Report.
Charity Builder UK
CBUK will guide you through key areas such as HR and Health & Safety but it doesn't just signpost advice. It actually helps you produce documents such as contracts, policies and job descriptions and because the content is written by lawyers you'll be kept up to date with any changes in legislation. You'll also find practical guides to insurance and governance.
Trustee, Board or Committee? (Charity Commission)
Brief and clear summary of the different forms that organisations and their governing documents can take.
Overview, examples, resources and further information about Trustees, Boards and Committees. Volunteering England - Website
Governance and Trustees - Volunteering England
Trustee & Governance - Volunteering England
Good Governance at Volunteer Centres - Volunteering England
The Good Practice Bank - Volunteering England
The Good Practice Bank has Core Themes which deal with general good practice on managing volunteers, and Specialist Themes which focus on more specific topics.
All about charities (TrusteElearning programme, Governance Hub - May 2008)
Module 2 of the TrusteElearning programme, an e-learning course for Trustees. Free to use and study at your own pace. Building an effective Board (TrusteElearning programme, Governance Hub)
Module 6 of the TrusteElearning programme, an e-learning course for Trustees. Free to use and study at your own pace. Good Governance (TrusteElearning programme, Governance Hub) Module 7 of the TrusteElearning programme, an e-learning course for Trustees. Free to use and study at your own pace. Governance Podcasts (ViSTA)
Download and listen to some soundbites on topics such as Legal Roles and Responsibilities and the Importance of Good Governance.
Governance Pack (ViSTA & Somerset Voluntary Sector Network)
An extensive Resource Pack for Trustees and Management Committee Members.
Management Committees (translations available) (Voluntary Action Sheffield)
Background to management committees (translations available) Working with Boards & Committees Workbook (CLP) Finding new trustees - what charities need to know (Charity Commission)
All you need to know about finding and recruiting trustees Trusteeship Induction (TrusteElearning, Governance Hub)
Module 1 of the TrusteElearning programme, an e-learning course for Trustees. Free online course that can be studied at your own pace. Roles & Responsibilities (TrusteElearning, Governance Hub)
Module 4 of the TrusteElearning programme, an e-learning course for Trustees. Free online course that can be studied at your own pace. Roles of Committee Members (Information Sheets) (Resource Centre, Brighton)
A range of very useful information sheets including job descriptions for each Committee Member. Starting on the Right Track – A Guide to Recruiting and Inducting a New Chair (Governance Hub)
A short, easy-to-use online guide to help organisations plan and carry out the recruitment and induction of their new chair. The Treasurer's Role (CASHFACTS - Community Accountancy Self Help)
A range of factsheets designed to be used both as an introduction for new management committee members and as practical work books for staff and volunteers. Freely available online. Treasurer's Job Description (CASHFACTS - Community Accountancy Self Help)
A range of factsheets designed to be used both as an introduction for new management committee members and as practical work books for staff and volunteers. Freely available online. Annual General Meeting (AGM) Check List (Resource Centre, Brighton)
Handy check list, what to include in your AGM Taking Minutes (Resource Centre, Brighton)
Quick and Easy Guide to taking minutes Effective Trustee Meetings (TrusteElearning programme, Governance Hub)
Module 9 of the TrusteElearning programme, an e-learning course for Trustees. Free to use and study at your own pace.
Chair & Trustee Training
This article explores trustee training and development needs and is based on the proposition that boards have a duty to lead through governance; furthermore, the position of the chair requires special attention. It builds on a previous article (First Among Equals), arguing that the training and development of chairs should be looked at both separately and alongside those of other trustees.
Governing Documents: Constitutions, Articles of Association
Model Governing Documents (Charity Commission) Model documents provided by the Charity Commission as PDFs. Includes Model Memorandum and Articles of Assocation, Model Trust Deed and Model Constitution.
Trustees Unlimited - new trustee recruitment service launched
Recruiting trustees so that you have a balanced yet dynamic board in a cost effective manner can be a challenging task. That is why NCVO, in partnership with Bates Wells & Braithwaite, and Russam GMS have launched Trustees Unlimited.
Good Governance: a Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector (the Code) has been written by the sector, for the sector. It is a practical and easy-to-use guide to help charities develop good practice. We support the Code and encourage all charities - from large to small - to use it.