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.
Blog
How should charity trustees think about mergers?
By Claire Gordon .
On 22 October 2026.
Why charities should rethink merger as an opportunity to increase income, extend their reach and achieve greater impact.
Blog
Collaboration that lasts
By Kaan Yilmazturk .
On 2 October 2026.
How can trustees strengthen collaboration in the impact economy by creating the conditions it needs to succeed?
Blog
Why campaigning belongs in the boardroom
By Kaan Yilmazturk .
On 17 September 2026.
How should trustees respond to an increasingly challenging campaigning environment, and why is action more important than ever?
Blog
Why adaptive strategy matters
By Lily Meisner .
On 3 July 2026.
Trustees can help charities remain effective in a rapidly changing environment by keeping their mission constant while using continuous learning, evidence, and a culture of adaptability to shape strategy.
Blog
AI and governance: what trustees need to know now
By Lily Meisner .
On 3 June 2026.
The article outlines the key strategic, legal, and governance considerations that charity trustees should understand when adopting and overseeing AI within their organisations.
Blog
What new SORP guidelines mean for trustees
By Lily Meisner .
On 14 May 2026.
Explore what the 2026 update to the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) means in practice, and why it matters beyond compliance.
Event
Financial sustainability and mergers for the future
On 6 October 2026, 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm at Zoom
The session will provide trustees with a real-life example of how they can support or rebuild their organisation through financial difficulties.
Event
Collaboration for trustees
On 16 September 2026, 11:00 am – 12:00 pm at Zoom
This event will explore how can trustees support effective partnership-working in 2026 and beyond
Event
Influencing the political landscape
On 10 September 2026, 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm at Zoom
This event will focus on equipping trustees to engage with government at national, local and regional levels.
Blog
Why we’re doubling our efforts on board diversity
By Vaughan Lindsay .
On 26 November 2025.
NPC is pushing harder for diversity to strengthen governance and reflect the communities charities serve.
Blog
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.
Blog
Responding to the SORP Exposure Draft
On 18 June 2025.
Our experience tells us that many charities support the principle of impact reporting, but struggle with how to translate into practice.