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5-minute guides for charity trustees
Refresh your knowledge
Whether you’re an experienced trustee or new to the role, the Charity Commission’s 5-minute guides are a handy way to help you be sure of your responsibilities and confident you’re doing the right thing for your charity.
The guides offer a ‘core syllabus’ covering the basics of charity governance that all trustees should be familiar with.
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Delivering purpose
Be sure that the activities of your charity help to deliver it’s purpose and comply with it’s governing document and the law.
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Making decisions
How do you make decisions? As trustees, you need to work together to make the best decisions you can for your charity.
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Managing finances
Not all of us have a head for figures, but all trustees have responsibility for ensuring the charity’s money is safe, properly used and accounted for.
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Managing conflicts of interest
How would you identify and manage a conflict of interest? As a trustee you must make decisions based only on what’s best for your charity.
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Reporting information
Find out what charities in England and Wales must send to the Commission and the support available to help you get things right.
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Safeguarding people
Is your charity keeping everyone protected? Safeguarding applies to every charity, not just those dealing with children and adults at risk.
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Or watch the Charity Commission’s series of short videos
Bringing the key messages in the 5-minute guides to life.