Governance Toolkit

The Governance Toolkit provides a collection of resources offering guidance on running a voluntary or community organisation. An additional Toolkit is now available, please contact the ChangeUp Team for further information.

Good Governance
A code for the Voluntary and Community Sector

Code of Governance Toolkit
This toolkit has been produced to help you maintain and develop good governance in your organisation.

Management Committee
Responsibilities of a Management Committee

Board Self Assessment (NCVO)
NCVO Self-assessment Tool for Voluntary Sector Organisations

Trustees Appraisal Form
Trustees competences questionnaire

The Agenda
Quick and easy guide to preparing and agenda

AGM Checklist
Organising your Annual General Meeting

Taking Minutes
Quick and easy guide to taking minutes

The Chair's Job
How to chair a meeting

Secretary’s Role
The exact work of the Secretary will vary from organisation to organisation.

The Treasurer's Job
How to look after your group's money

Bank Accounts
Bank accounts for voluntary and community organisations

Charity Reports and Accounts
This information sheet is a basic guide to the Annual Reports & Accounts which registered charities are required by law to submit to the Charity Commission

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