Support for Trustees

News for Trustees

New website for Trustees
Trustees Unlimited is website which aims to takcle the problem many not-for-profit organisations face - trying to recruit high quality trustees in a rigorous and yet cost effective way.

Visit the Trustees Unlimited website.

Useful information

Governance Hub
The Governance Hub brings together people, information and ideas about governance in the voluntary and community sector. Whether you are a trustee, management committee member, chair, adviser, funder, CEO - or just want to know more - see www.governancehub.org.uk.

Training for trustees
For training on the roles and responsibilities of trustees see GAVCA's training and learning section.

Charities Act
The Charities Act 2006 was passed in Parliament in November 2006, with parts of the Act coming into use over time. The Office of the Third Sector, part of the Cabinet Office, has produced a booklet which provides an overview of the Act. The link for this guidance is http://www.cabinetoffice.gov.uk/thirdsector/law and follow the links under Charity Law and Regulation.

Documents to download

The following documents may be useful and can be downloaded in word or pdf format.

Occupational Standards for Trustees (pdf)

Where to Advertise for Trustees (word)

Management Committee Self-Assessment (word)

Board Member Core Competencies (word)

Executive Committee Skills Audit Application Form (word)

Executive Job Description (word)

Trustee Induction Pack Contents (word)

Chair of Trustees - Job Description (word)

Treasurer - Job Description (word)

Vice Chair - Job Description (word)

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