Resources
Leading Governance has built up a range of information to support your board in developing its governance knowledge and skills. We believe in getting the right people, doing the right things, using the right tools, to get the right results.
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Useful Links
Here are some useful links…
ACEVO
ACEVO is the Charity Leaders Network. As the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations, ACEVO provides support and representation for members ranging from leaders of small community based organisations to those of the nation’s best known charity brands. ACEVO members are entitled to a membership discount for the Leading Governance website. Simply enter your ACEVO membership number when registering.
DIY Committee Guide
For charities in Northern Ireland
Corporate Governance Guidance and Principles for Unlisted Companies in the UK
IoD and ecoDa guidance on corporate governance for shareholders, directors and stakeholders of unlisted companies
Good Governance. A Code for the Voluntary and Community Sector.
Written specifically for the community and voluntary sectors
The Essential Trustee: What you need to know, what you need to do
Excellent guidance for charities in England and Wales
The Good Governance Standard for Public Services
A link to the 2004 Good Governance Standard for Public Services by the Independent Commission on Good Governance in Public Services
A Review of the Ethical Aspects of Corporate Governance Regulation and Guidance in the EU
Click to download the full report
FRC Report on Creating Positive Culture
A link to download the full report into recognising the relationship between culture, purpose, values and strategy companies can use to strengthen their business models, better manage resources and be more equipped to face future challenges
FRC Report of Observations – Corporate Culture and the role of Board
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Charity Governance Code template for larger Charities – 2020 edition
A link to download the Governance Code assessment template
The UK Corporate Governance Code
The UK Corporate Governance Code – Financial Reporting Council
The Nolan Principles
The Seven Principles of Public Life – set out by the UK Government
Blog
Sample Policy on Board Only meetings
Commitment Our Board and Senior Leadership Team are fully committed to the continual improvement of governance and boardroom leadership. Together, we have developed this policy
If You’re Leading From The Boardroom – Tell Everyone
We always write our newsletter articles based on questions raised by clients in recent weeks. We’ve recently had 3 separate clients needing to work on