Guidance for Board Members

Board members are the people who exercise control over, and are legally responsible for, the management of the organisation, and although they are volunteers, the role of a Board Member carries significant responsibility.

Board Members  also have specific duties under the Charities Act 2009 and a   requirement to ensure  compliance with other relevant legislation, including Data Protection and the Companies Act 2014 where the  organisation is a company. Professionals such as accountants and solicitors should be engaged as required to ensure compliance with legal responsibilities and CRO requirements. 

Guidance for Board Members focuses on identifying the principles of good governance and building on existing capability at Board level.

ChariGov will work closely with you to help build on your existing  capability by providing practical guidance in key areas of Board oversight, including: 

  • Conducting Effective Board Meetings
  • Directors Code of Conduct, Induction, and Succession Planning
  • Employee/Volunteer Recruitment & Codes of Conduct
  • Fundraising
  • Internal Financial Controls
  • Risk Management
  • Annual Reports to the  Charities Regulator