Resources
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Useful Links
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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
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
Succession Planning for the Chair of the Board
Introduction We often get requests, usually from Chief Executives, about how to plan for a new Chair of the Board. Often the Articles of Association
Board Away Days in Lockdown
Why bother? 21st century governance can sometimes seem overwhelming. Funders, staff, volunteers, clients … all demand more of Boards these days and, particularly if our
Culture and Behaviours – 6 Tips for Board Focus
Over the last 20 years, we’ve seen a big shift in where Boards focus their energy. Where compliance and number crunching were their key interests