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
10 tips for excellent Board Information
In almost all of the governance failures we read about, at least some of the directors are reported to say ‘I didn’t know what I
6 Ways to Build Trust in the Boardroom
Most of the Boards we work with mention the word ‘trust’ at some point. Either trust has been lost during a dispute or difficult meeting,
Restoring Trust in Audit and Corporate Governance
How often do we all ask ‘Who is holding company directors accountable for their actions (or lack of actions)? The failures of big companies in