Governance provides the framework for a charity’s direction, oversight, and accountability. The Charity Commission offers guidance on specific duties and best practices for trustees. Depending on a charity’s size, annual reporting may be required to demonstrate its work and governance.
While trustees are the primary governance body, they rely on a wider network to make informed decisions. This network includes staff, volunteers, advisors, subcommittee members, and key stakeholders, who provide diverse perspectives and expertise. By collaborating, this network ensures the charity’s effectiveness and sustainability.
A good resource for looking at governance is the Charity Governance Code. Their website offers a practical tool to help charities and their trustees develop high standards of governance.
General Governance/Legal Requirements
Safeguarding
Policy Templates
We would currently like to direct you to the following external training resources which are very useful and informative.
Protecting people and safeguarding responsibilities should be a governance priority for all charities. It is an integral part of operating as a charity for the public benefit.
Lots of information can be found on the gov.uk website here.
Below you will find a list of templates for your groups to use when setting up policies and procedures. (Please note that these are templates only! once downloaded, please adjust and adapt to fit your groups mission and values)
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