In this paper, the role of the governance professional takes centre stage in promoting and embedding a virtuous circle of good governance in a charitable entity.

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 note covers registered charities in England and Wales and will support trustees in identifying, avoiding and managing conflicts of interest in an appropriate manner

The matrix highlights factors that would indicate the competency of individual charity trustees, and boards collectively, highlighting what capabilities trustees and boards should be able to demonstrate.

This guidance note has been written to provide those responsible for or involved in the governance of a charity with detailed information on how to recruit and appoint charity trustees.

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

This guidance note visually outlines some of the factors that a charity board will want to consider when discussing board evaluations.

This guidance aims to provide a practical ‘how to’ guide for charities approaching their first virtual or hybrid annual general meeting (AGM).

The charity sector has seen increasing calls for individual trustees on boards to be appointed to lead on specific aspects of a charity’s activities in response to adverse reports – whether it be safeguarding, staff welfare, digital or fundraising. The concept of a ‘lead’ or 'link’ is not new, as it could, for example, be argued that the honorary position of treasurer makes that person the lead trustee on finance.