Governance and Leadership
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Trustee and Governance Information Centre has now been launched
NCVO’s Trustee and Governance Information Centre contains a wealth of information on a range of subjects relating to third sector governance and trusteeship ranging from the role of the trustee to changing your governing document.
Please click on a title below to be taken to the relevant information:
NCVO Leadership 20:20
NCVO’s Leadership 20:20 Commission aims to shape the future of leadership of civil society – and we’re looking for emerging leaders to help us do it.
For more information visit: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/leadership2020
NCVO Guardian Breakfast Seminar
Sponsored by Saxton Bampfylde and in partnership with The Guardian, NCVO presents the first Breakfast Seminar for 2010. This is your chance to hear from Mark Hoban, MP for Fareham & Shadow Minister for Treasury.
We look forward to you joining us for what will be an interesting and thought-provoking start to your day. The event is free and open to Voluntary and Community Sector Leaders. Places are limited so advanced booking is essential.
Further information on the event.
New model constitution launched for small charities
A new, simplified constitution for very small charities has been launched by the Charity Commission in partnership with umbrella bodies, including NCVO. The new constitution is designed to provide a clear, concise, practical framework for charities with an income of under £5000. It uses clear, direct language that is easy to understand, is only 700 words long and covers all the requirements for a very small charity which does not own land or staff.
For more information visit www.charitycommission.gov.uk/registration/smallcharity.asp
The NCVO BWB/OnBoard Trustee Conference 2009
Our Annual Trustee Conference was held on Monday 12 October 2009. The conference is the largest and most important annual event for anyone involved in governance. Workshop slides from the conference are now available.
'There is clearly a lot of interest in governance still and there was a good buzz around the conference and it was, as ever, very professionally run' Workshop leader, 2009 conference
Governance and Leadership Newsletter
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Trusteebank
The Trusteebank is a trustee recruitment resource for voluntary and community organisations. It can help you find, or fill, trustee vacancies. Find out how to use the Trusteebank.
Leading Health and Safety
Trustees are responsible for ensuring adherence to a wide range of specific health and safety regulations. Trustees should therefore take steps to check their obligations and ensure compliance with requirements specific to their charity. A publication has been produced by the Institute of Directors.
Download a copy of Leading health and safety at work.
Further information can also be found on the Health and Safety Executive website.
Leadership and Governance National Support Service
Leadership and Governance National Support Service, is a three year programme funded by Capacity Builders and led by NCVO. Our mission is to strengthen the ability of support providers to help civil society organisations, especially small ones, to develop their leadership and governance, thus increasing their effectiveness.
We will seek to build upon and develop where appropriate the resources and work of the Governance Hub.
Further information about the programme can be found on the Improving Support website. If you would like to find out further information, or be involved in the piloting of new ideas and initiatives, please email the governance and leadership team at NCVO.
What has happened to the Governance Hub?
The Governance Hub completed its programme of work by 31 March 2008. Find out more about the legacy of the Governance Hub and how its work will be taken forward. The Governance Hub brought together people, information and ideas about governance in the voluntary and community sector. To ensure you have easy access to the Hub's resources they have been transferred to NCVO's website. The full range of the information, publications, toolkits and supporting documentation created under the programme has been made available throughout the Governance and Leadership sections of the NCVO website. An outline of the Governance Hub Materials can be found in a Guide to Governance Hub Resources.
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