Whether you’re a new or experienced trustee, our suite of six 5-minute guides will help you be sure of your responsibilities and confident you’re doing the right thing for your charity.
Delivering purpose
Could you be drifting into activities that your charity is not set up to do? Be sure your charity’s activities help to deliver its purpose and comply with its governing document and the law.
Managing conflicts of interest
How would you identify and manage a conflict of interest? Make sure every decision made is in the best interests of your charity.
Reporting information
Is your charity reporting the right things at the right time? Find out what information you need to send to the Commission and the support available to help.
Safeguarding people
Is your charity keeping everyone safe from harm? Safeguarding applies to every charity, not just those dealing with children and adults at risk.
Read our 5-minute guide on safeguarding people
Making decisions
How do you make effective decisions? Trustees need to work together to make the best decisions for your charity.
Managing finance
All trustees have responsibility for ensuring their charity’s money is safe, properly used and accounted for.