Governance refers to the overall running of a voluntary organisation – not the day-to-day activities but the strategic planning, finances, policies and procedures.
Charities are governed by a board of trustees, also known as a management committee. These are usually volunteers and they have legal responsibility for the organisation.
Good governance helps to ensure that your organisation is accountable to your members, beneficiaries and the wider community. By developing robust governance structures, your organisation can effectively respond to the needs of your community.
Funders will also want to know that structures are in place to ensure that work is carried out.
Successful organisations, small and large, are built on the foundation of good governance.
This page is a summary of the information contained in the full online toolkit.
