Trusteeship and governance
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Small charity trustees: How to overcome key challenges
On 15 June 2017.
This short paper outlines the key challenges of being a trustee of a small charity and sets out recommendations to overcoming them.
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Sharing is caring: Intellectual property and the charity sector
On 24 February 2017.
Sharing knowledge about what works—and what does not—is instrumental to improving the effectiveness of charities.
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NPC response to the consultation on the Charity Governance Code
On 10 February 2017.
We draw on our experience of working with charities and funders to suggest how boards might enable charities in these uncertain times.
Blog
Britain’s unsung national treasure: Trustees
By Ruth Gripper .
On 18 January 2017.
Trustees are a national treasure, Ruth Gripper argues. And now there is a way to recognise their contribution.
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Best practice in fundraising: A guide for trustees
On 13 January 2017.
NPC's briefing paper on how trustees can support their charity's fundraising.
Blog
So how diverse is your charity’s board?
By Julia Oliver.
On 9 December 2016.
Julia Oliver argues that we need to step up, follow the private sector and move towards greater board diversity
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Above and beyond in trusteeship: What good governance looks like
On 8 December 2016.
This guide explores how boards can get the most from their organisations and do the best for their beneficiaries.
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What a difference a faith makes
On 29 November 2016.
We outline what makes faith-based charities unique, the contribution they make to the wider charity sector, and the challenges and opportunities they face.
Blog
Getting started with impact: A trustee’s view
By George Hoare.
On 8 November 2016.
George Hoare reflects on his own experiences as a charity trustee, explaining how the board has established ways to measure the charity's impact.
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Pulling together for better governance
By Iona Joy.
On 1 September 2016.
Governance has been getting a lot of attention recently. High profile charity failures highlight a need for boards to avoid damaging failures.
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Reporting when things don’t go to plan
On 17 August 2016.
NPC’s briefing paper following our seminar on reporting negative results.
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It starts from the top: Improving governance, improving impact
On 11 August 2016.
This policy paper outlines how we can improve charity governance and, by extension, the impact of the sector as a whole.