General Governance Resources

Commercial Providers

ThirdSector Magazine

http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/

Weekly online and print magazine for the voluntary and not-for-profit sector. Free to register to access the site, or subscription rates (correct as of 26-05-08) as follows for hard copy.

Registered charities
1 Year (UK) £85

Other organisations
1 Year (UK) £112
2 Years (UK) £202
3 Years (UK) £269

“Third Sector is the UK’s leading publication for everyone who needs to know what’s going on in the voluntary and not-for-profit sector… Third Sector offers unrivalled coverage of the whole range of voluntary sector concerns through the printed magazine, the website, and a range of conferences and events.”

Governance Channel

http://www.thirdsector.co.uk/Channels/Governance/

Section of the magazine devoted to governance, including the latest news and changes in legislation.

“The latest news, opinion and analysis about governance and regulation for charity staff and trustees”

Charity Governance Magazine –
‘essential information for effective trustees’

http://www.charitygovernance.co.uk/

Subscription based magazine with good range of information and resources with an archive of previous issues and latest news.

‘governance is the essential resource for charity trustees. It provides comprehensive yet concise coverage of all the issues trustees need to be aware of, and offers practical advice to help boards implement clear, well thought-out strategies that will ensure their charity’s success… Already the biggest-selling title in the not-for-profit sector after just two years in circulation, governance is guaranteed to turn its readers into more effective trustees.’

Sections include:

Subscription Rates: Charities may receive up to 5 copies for the single subscription rate of £145 for one year or £246 for two years or from £95 if you are a small charity (annual income less than £250,000) – Correct as of 26-05-08

Sandy Adirondack

http://www.sandy-a.co.uk/index.htm

One of the best known names working in this sector, Sandy is a ‘…freelance management consultant and trainer working exclusively in the voluntary/ not-for-profit sector.’

“The site contains information about Sandy's background, and her publications, training and services for individual organisations and managers. There is a list of all currently scheduled open courses, and an order form for a wide range of books on voluntary sector law and management.

“This site includes a legal update service which will help your organisation keep up with changes in the law. There are direct links to government guidance, regulations and the legislation itself.”

Bates, Wells and Braithwaite, Solicitors

http://www.bateswells.co.uk/Publications/Default.aspx?Location=1&ID=0

BWB is a commercial law firm servicing a wide range of commercial, statutory, charity and social enterprises (and their owners and managers).

Publications – Good list of useful publications which can be ordered, although some are free to download, including ‘Duties of Charity Trustees’