ByFleur Holden, Partner, Sayer Vincent —Trustees, Governance —
Talking trustee responsibilities
Here's Fleur Holden from Sayer Vincent explaining some of the key responsibilities of being a charity trustee.
ByGabriella Poznansky, Digital Content and Communications Officer, DSC —Policy, Government and the Voluntary Sector —
The Queen’s Speech: A summary for the charity sector
Want to know more about the Government's next legislative programme and how it affects charities? Here's a summary by Gabriella...
ByLeesa Harwood, DSC Associate Trainer —Trustees, Governance —
Trustees are human too
We sometimes forget that it’s ok to bring your fallible, human self to the board table. Here's DSC Associate Trainer,...
ByDebra Allcock Tyler, CEO, DSC —Policy, Leadership, Fundraising —
Even if, technically, we can take money – should we?
Many donations to charities have come from the profits of the immoral, unethical or even criminal behaviour, raising the question...
ByDebra Allcock Tyler, CEO, DSC —Governance, Leadership, Management —
Trustees’ Policy Checklist
Do you have a set of robust and up-to-date policies and procedures?
ByDebra Allcock Tyler, CEO, DSC —Leadership —
We have to stop pathologising normal negative emotions
Feelings of self-doubt, embarrassment or so-called 'imposter syndrome' can be incredibly good for you.
ByDebra Allcock Tyler, CEO, DSC —Governance, Trustees, Leadership —
When trustees become judge, jury and executioner
Take some time during Trustees' Week to reflect on your behaviour towards your chief executive and executive team. Talk to...
ByMalcolm John, author of From Here to Diversity - a practical guide to recruiting Black and Asian charity trustees —
From Here to Diversity: Why your charity could benefit from this guide
Your charity's board of trustees could be missing out on a considerable pool of talent, skills and experience by failing...
