Trusteeship and governance

The scope and purpose of evaluation has been evolving over the years, but how evidence is gathered and used is less often addressed. In this blog for trustees, we explore what ‘good evidence’ looks like and practical changes that charities can make to their existing evaluation practice.

Impact measurement is an important way for charities to demonstrate their achievements. How can trustees support impact measurement in their charities?

When planning an ending, an organisation has to consider numerous factors. However, if endings are done well, they can help sow the seeds for what comes next for your organisation.

How will climate change impact the the social sector, and what opportunities and risks does the climate crisis pose for trustees?

The pandemic has shone a spotlight on volunteers and accelerated some trends that were already in progress before Covid-19 hit. What should trustees be doing to ensure their charity is harnessing the power of volunteers?

Covid-19 has accelerated the transition to digital for many charities. Trustees need to decide how to capitalise upon digital innovations and how to integrate new working practices with some of their charity's more traditional approaches.

Five things to keep in mind when times are tough.

Reward your trustees for their work during this crisis and learn from those who showed resilience over this tough period.

Reserves are meant for a rainy day, and Covid-19 is undoubtedly such a day. What types of reserves should a charity hold and how should trustees handle them in the current climate?

Trustees need to enable their charities to deliver their mission post-crisis. At a recent NPC and Clothworkers’ Company seminar, two charity leaders discussed what trustees should now be thinking about, as we move on from the initial Covid-19 crisis and into the recovery.