Starting From Scratch

Aimed at those thinking of starting an organisation. Things to consider before you start, and how you go about it when you do.

Resources for Trustees

Aimed at someone who’s just become or is thinking of becoming a trustee, or even starting their own organisation.

General Governance Resources

Financial Governance

Internal Systems and Controls

Policies and Procedures

Places you can find model or example documents and use or modify them for your own use.

Example Documents

Evaluating Performance and Improving Effectiveness

Once an organisation is up and running and meeting its basic legal requirements, how can it assess how well it’s doing and take steps to improve its effectiveness? A short section containing the National Occupational Standards for Trustees and the Code of Good Governance.

Latest Updates

All the sites with sections dedicated to keeping you up to date with changes in legislation etc.

Updates

What is Governance?

More general information about the concept and philosophy of governance, ranging form simple definitions and explanations to more advanced explorations.

Gerneral Information

Starting from Scratch

I/ we are thinking of starting a new charity or community group- Where do we start?’

Before you start…

Things to think about before setting up a new charity

Self explanatory and readable Charity Commission guide which asks a series of highly pertinent questions to anyone considering setting up a new charity. Definitely the best place to start.

Is a new charity the best way forward?
Are there existing charities with the same purposes and activities as yours?
If this is a potential issue for you, have you thought about joining forces with an existing charity?
Do you know about how a charity must operate?
I have considered the alternatives and still want to set up a new charity