Your trustee board is responsible for the governance of your charity and must run it in a way that complies with your charity’s governing document and the law. This guidance from the Charity Commission gives guidance on this duty.
The Charity Governance Code is a practical tool to help charities and their trustees develop high standards of governance. The Code is not a legal or regulatory requirement. It draws upon, but is fundamentally different to, the Charity Commission’s guidance. Instead, the Code sets the principles and recommended practice for good governance and is deliberately aspirational: […]
Practical steps to take to effectively achieve and maintain good governance in your charity
The Fundraising Regulator is the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They do this by: setting, maintaining and promoting the standards for fundraising in the Code of Fundraising Practice (the code). From 1 November 2025, fundraising regulation in the UK is evolving to reflect modern fundraising practices. The new Code of […]
This guide, and accompanying set of videos, are a starting point for any individual or charity new to fundraising.
Managing charity finances is key guidance from the Charity Commission for all Charities.
CAPlus support CICs and charities with affordable financial services.
Our list of the best models or examples of Policies and templates to help you develop your documents: Template Volunteer Policy We have created a template policy for you to use in your preparation for working with volunteers. Example Volunteer Agreements This very simple one is from the Volunteer Now website. Volunter Risk Assessment Volunteer […]
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) offers an in-depth section on Involving Volunteers.
What is an Unincorporated Association? An unincorporated association is one of the simplest types of voluntary group. It is made up of two or more people who come together to pursue a common, non-profit aim, such as running a community garden, organising local events, or supporting a group of people with shared interests or needs. […]
