Guidance for charities in using best practice principles to define the role and responsibilities of the charity secretary.

This guidance note is aimed at trustees (and directors) of multi-academy trusts (MAT) in England and can be adapted for any size of MAT to reflect good practice for each organisation’s needs.

Clarification of the chairman's obligations regarding polls.

This guidance note provides a number of sample board observation sheets that charity boards may wish to adapt as part of their board evaluation process.

Corporate governance in the UK is regulated by the UK Corporate Governance Code, which requires companies to either comply or explain why they are choosing a different course.

This paper seeks to meet the challenge of those sceptical about the real benefits of good governance and provide those new to governance in the charity sector with a better understanding of the 'virtuous circle of good governance' and how it can enable a charity to achieve its goals.

This guidance has been produced primarily for quoted public companies that are looking to provide directors with practical guidance on their general duties under the Companies Act 2006 (the Act).

This report provides an analysis of trustees' experiences and understanding of the current Charities SORP.

This guidance is a response to that challenge, setting out a roadmap for those who want to provide their board with the very best information and insight.