Charities Governance Code
The Charities Governance Code explains the minimum standards you should meet to effectively manage and control your organisation. The Code was launched on 7 November 2018 with the aim of being proportionate and it was written with volunteer-only charities and charities with small numbers of paid staff in mind.’ (Source: Charities Regulatory Authority)
- 2020 was the first year that charities were expected to comply with the Code.
- 2021 was the first year that charities were required to report on their compliance with the Code. (Source: Charities Regulatory Authority).
The Principles of Charity Governance which organisations must comply with are:
Advancing Charitable Purpose
Behaving with Integrity
Leading People
Exercising Control
Working Effectively
Being Accountable and Transparent
To comply with the Code, you must complete a Compliance Record Form annually which demonstrates evidence of compliance with the standards set out in the ‘Code’. This may involve putting in place Policies and Procedures designed to support the required standards. Many charities are either compliant or are working towards compliance with the ‘Code’ .
ChariGov has worked with charities and Board Members to assist with registrations and annual reporting to the Charities Regulatory Authority.
Our experience can help you achieve your compliance goals.