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What's new
News and Information
What has happened to the Governance Hub?
Trustee Bank
Leadership and Governance National Support Service
Get involved

What's new - June 2009

The NCVO BWB/OnBoard Trustee Conference 2009

Our Annual Trustee Conference will be held on Monday 12 October 2009 and is now open for booking. The conference is the largest and most important annual event for anyone involved in governance. You can expect inspirational keynote speakers, a range of workshops giving information and advice as well as plenty of networking opportunities.

Further information and online booking

Download the workshop slides from the 2008 Conference

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 20:20 on YouTube

Leadership 20:20 is an influential network for emerging leaders set-up in 2008. It offers a chance to explore strategic issues, hear from a range of influential speakers, discuss and challenge conventional thinking and help shape the sector for the next generation. Find out more about Leadership 20:20 by watching the group on YouTube.

For further information on Leadership 20:20 or contact governanceandleadership@ncvo-vol.org.uk

NCVO Leadership Programme with Barclays

The NCVO Barclays Leadership Programme 2009/10 is now closed for applications. If you would like to be added to the contact list for next year's programme please email governanceandleadership@ncvo-vol.org.uk

News and Information

Governance and Leadership Newsletter

To keep updated with the latest news and information about Governance and Leadership, join our network to receive updates and our free email newsletter. To sign up simply fill in the online form.

See our most recent newsletter:

Governance and Leadership Newsletter June 2009
Governance and Leadership Newsletter April 2009 (PDF 44KB)
Governance and Leadership Newsletter March 2009 (PDF 143KB)
Governance and Leadership Newsletter January 2009 (PDF 109KB)
Governance and Leadership Newsletter November 2008 (PDF 102KB)

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.

Can't find something? If you are unable to find what you are looking for please email the governance and leadership team governanceandleadership@ncvo-vol.org.uk and we will be happy to point you in the right direction.

Leadership services: supporting the leaders of civil society

NCVO Leadership Services supports voluntary sector leaders by providing a platform for shared learning and networking, bringing together key products and support services that will help you to lead the way. Full details about our leadership services.

Trustee Bank

The Trustee Bank 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 Trustee Bank.

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.