Governance and Leadership

Supporting good governance and leadership in the voluntary and community sector with resources, toolkits, information and advice. 

What's new - December 2008

Order your copy of the Good Trustee Guide

The fifth edition of the Good Trustee Guide was launched in October 2008. This best-selling publication is ideal as an introductory pack for new board members or as a refresher for long-serving trustees.  It provides comprehensive information about a trustee’s role and guidance on developing an effective trustee board. This guide is also useful for individuals supporting trustees- CEOs, staff, advisers, trainers and consultants. Order your copy of the Good Trustee Guide.

What has happened to the Governance Hub? 

The Governance Hub completed its programme of work by 31 March 2008.  Find out more about the legacy of the Governance Hub and how its work will be taken forward. The Governance Hub brought together people, information and ideas about governance in the voluntary and community sector. To ensure you have easy access to the Hub's resources they have been transferred to NCVO's website. The full range of the information, publications, toolkits and supporting documentation created under the programme has been made available throughout the Governance and Leadership sections of the NCVO website. An outline of the Governance Hub Materials can be found in a Guide to Governance Hub Resources.

Can't find something?  If you are unable to find what you are looking for please email the governance and leadership team governanceandleadership@ncvo-vol.org.uk and we will be happy to point you in the right direction.

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Governance and Leadership Newsletter

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See our most recent newsletter:
Governance and Leadership Newsletter November 2008 (PDF 102KB) 

Public consultation on legal framework for CIOs.

The Office of the Third Sector and Charity Commission have published the draft secondary legislation and model constitutions required to complete the legal framework for CIOs. Details of the proposals and legislation documents are available on the OTS website. NCVO has now responded to this consultation.  Download a copy of the NCVO response (PDF 26KB)   If you have any questions regarding this response please email Elizabeth Chamberlain or call 0207 5202559.

Update on the Corporate Manslaughter and Corporate Homicide Act 2007

The Corporate Manslaughter And Corporate Homicide Act 2007 came into force in April 2008. NCVO have worked with Farrer and Co. to provide a briefing on the legislation on how it affects you as a leader.  Download a copy of the briefing. 

Leadership services: supporting the leaders of civil society

NCVO Leadership Services supports voluntary sector leaders by providing a platform for shared learning and networking, bringing together key products and support services that will help you to lead the way. Full details about our leadership services.

Trustee Bank

The Trustee Bank is a trustee recruitment resource for voluntary and community organisations. It can help you find, or fill, trustee vacancies. Find out how to use the Trustee Bank. 

Leadership and Governance National Support Service

Leadership and Governance National Support Service, is a three year programme funded by Capacity Builders and led by NCVO.  Our mission is to strengthen the ability of support providers to help civil society organisations, especially small ones, to develop their leadership and governance, thus increasing their effectiveness.   We will seek to build upon and develop where appropriate the resources and work of the Governance Hub.  Further information about the programme can be found on the Improving Support website.  If you would like to find out further information, or be involved in the piloting of new ideas and initiatives, please email the governance and leadership team at NCVO.

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