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: some elements of the Code will be a stretch for many charities to achieve.

You migth also want to take a look at our 5-minute video on Good Governance.