Trusteeship and governance
We believe the quality of trustees can make or break a charity or funder. Being a good trustee is not just about finance and risk, but grasping opportunities and maximising social impact. Through our resources, training and consulting, we help trustees to stay focussed on the purpose of governance, get the most from fellow trustees and adopt best practices and processes.


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Achieving impact in a challenging financial context
By Kaan Yilmazturk .
On 24 July 2025.
Trustees are uniquely positioned to lead through uncertainty by proactively asking the hard questions. Read the key take away's from our recent event.


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Trusteeship and influencing in the new political landscape
By Joseph Barnsley .
On 9 June 2025.
‘Credibility, clarity, and confidence is what a strong board can and should provide.’


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How can you make your board of trustees more adaptive and systemic?
By Joseph Barnsley .
On 22 May 2025.
Expect change, make sure trustees are getting a range of information, and work to create an open culture.


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What do charity trustees need to know about AI?
By Joseph Barnsley .
On 22 April 2025.
Amid all the hype, what do trustees need to know? Thanks to the support of the Clothworkers Company, we recently held a discussion on this question.

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How to decide if spending down is right for your foundation
By Hannah Large, and Sarah Denselow .
On 5 March 2025.
If you’re a trustee of grant-making organisation that’s been considering spend down as an option, how could you approach this decision and what are some of the factors you might want to consider?


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‘If you win, it can have a transformational impact’ – looking back on a charity awards win 10 years on
By Emma Pearson .
On 20 January 2025.
An interview with two previous Charity Governance Awards winners on what diffrence winning made to them.


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How can trustees evolve and adapt to meet today’s challenges?
By Alice Neild .
On 13 August 2024.
How can trustees evolve and adapt in the face of change and increasing complexity?