Marius Pantea’s Post

One of the most important aspects of being a charity trustee is acting with collective responsibility. Allowing someone to dominate the governance of a charity may mean the charity trustees are failing to meet their legal duty to act in the interests of the charity. We’re becoming increasingly concerned about dominant behaviour in charities, so have published a new report on this topic which explains more about the common themes and lessons learned from our recent inquiries. We hope that charities, and those who work with charities, can learn from this report to help improve their governance and avoid potential problems. Read the report 👇 https://buff.ly/4ds7lkZ

The heading of OSCR's most recent publication is "Dominant Behaviour in Charities"...and this is really nothing new, albeit OSCR are flagging their concerns in response to recent increased reporting trends in this regard. I think it is positive that there is increased use of OSCR's mechanisms for whistleblowing (which does not necessarily mean the underlying issues are any worse than they ever were), but for those impacted by poor governance, there are no easy wins. This is one of the more challenging parts of my job as a charities solicitor i.e. being brought in to deal with negative situations (and appreciating the difficulties for those involved), as opposed to helping charities with positive initiatives and projects...but it is a necessary and vital part of my work. Please take a look at the report if you are involved with Scotland's charity sector - always happy to have a quick chat. #charties #thirdsector #governance #OSCR

Useful resource for trustees here 👇

It's not how much we give but how much love we put into giving. If you haven't got any charity in your heart, you have the worst kind of heart trouble. Every good act is charity. A man's true wealth hereafter is the good that he does in this world to his fellows. #Syzygy #SyzygyPhotography #SyzygyPhotobooth #Smallbusinessbigdreams #Smallbusinessowners #Supportlocal #FemaleownedBusiness #WorldCharityDay

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It's time for a refresh of the Charity Governance Code, and we're asking you: 🚧 What are the barriers to using the Code? 🔄 Are there parts of the Code which need updating, to ensure its provisions stay relevant in the years to come? ✨ Does the Code do enough to support smaller charities? 👐 How can the Code be made more accessible? Make sure to have your say - whether or not you and your charity use the Code. Respond to our survey by the 11th August: https://lnkd.in/eBTSP-bu #CharityGovernanceCode #CharitySector #Governance #BoardofTrustees #CharityChairs

Could you lead by example and show your children how giving back to important causes is important? Giving back with time to organise a charity drive is a cool way to help out. #moneymatters #financialliteracy #martinlewis #FinancialFoundations #EmpowerFutureGenerations #StartYoungSaveStrong

Last Call! Please do attend Stone King LLP's webinar on Reporting Serious Incidents to the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 November. I will be presenting with my fab colleague Nicole Reed. This session will help you gain a clear understanding of what the Charity Commission considers a ‘serious incident’ and how to report them effectively. Ideal for charity trustees, in house charity personnel who are responsible for identifying or filing SIR reports to the Charity Commission. Key topics covered include: ✅How to identify a serious incident reportable to the Commission. ✅How to report a serious incident to the Commission. ✅Practical tips on drafting and filing the report ✅How to put a Reporting a Serious Incident Policy in place 📆 Wednesday 20 November ⏰ 10am   Register now to secure your place ➡️ https://lnkd.in/e5HDz2_Z   #StoneKing #CharityLaw #CharityTrustees #CharityCommission

Charities - the set and forget myth No doubt all persons responsible for charities (board, management etc) are aware that there is an ongoing obligation to review the governance and operations of the charity to ensure it remains eligible to be registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission. For those that need a refresher or are looking for a way to document this, the ACNC has a self evaluation form that can be completed and signed by the board. It's a good way to meet your obligations... but ultimately ensuring all responsible people are invested and across the activities of the charity is an even better outcome. Build this process into your year end and make it a habit #charities #philanthropy https://lnkd.in/gEPU-guB

Charity trustee disputes and the importance of resilient governance As with most relationships, no one ever thinks people are going to fall out until they do. When this happens amongst charity trustees, the consequences for a charity, its work and its beneficiaries can be significant, long-lasting, expensive and hugely disruptive. Jennifer Marley has written an article on this topic, in which she focuses on the recent high profile dispute at the Actors' Benevolent Fund and provides top tips on how to avoid disputes escalating within your charity. https://lnkd.in/efwVcqnV #charity #trusteedisputes #disputeresolution #charitydisputes #actorsbenevolentfund