The UK Government’s Civil Society Covenant, published this summer, sets out principles to guide stronger partnerships between government and civil society. For charities, social enterprises,
Strengthen your organisation’s governance with free online training Good governance is at the heart of every strong organisation. To support local charities and community groups,
In this issue of the Governance Blog, we’re focusing on a vital area for every voluntary and community organisation: policies. A clear set of up-to-date
In this edition of the Governance Blog, we’re reminding VCSE organisations that the new Code of Fundraising Practice will come into effect on 1 November 2025. The Fundraising Regulator has
As we head into summer, we wanted to spread a short, good news story in this issue of our governance blog! The Interim Chair of
The Charity Commission has refreshed its trustee recruitment guidance (CC30) to help charities connect with a wider range of candidates and remove common barriers to
The prospect of joining a new organisation as a trustee can be nerve-wracking, especially for those stepping into the role for the first time. However,
With growing interest in mergers across the voluntary sector, this issue of our Governance Blog explores what a charity merger involves and why it might
From 6 April 2025, a new workplace right will allow parents of babies in neonatal care to take extra time off work. Eligible employees can
Charity Governance Code: Ongoing Review and Updates In this issue of our Governance Blog, we discuss the ongoing review of the Charity Governance Code following
