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Charity governance is key for trustees to effectively support their organisation's mission. 🔑 From understanding conflicts of interest to ensuring safeguarding measures are in place, these practical steps can help trustees build a stronger foundation for their charity. In our latest blog, Harriet Hodgson-Grove, partner in our London office, explores the Charity Commission's 5-minute guides and how they can help trustees stay informed and compliant. 👉 Read the full blog here: https://lnkd.in/e_MraQpe #charitygovernance #trustee #charity #CharityCommission

Do you want to know more about leaving money to Dance Professionals Fund in your Will? Our friends at Remember A Charity have put together this useful guide answering common questions about legacy giving: https://lnkd.in/dxp9cdb #RememberACharityWeek

There is just one week to go… Join us for our Charity Breakfast Briefing, where we’ll dive into the critical topic of serious incidents and what charity trustees need to know about reporting them to the Charity Commission. From governance issues and protecting beneficiaries to avoiding reputational harm, this session will provide practical insights on what constitutes a serious incident, how to mitigate and avoid common pitfalls, and the Charity Commission's role in guiding trustees through reporting. Don't miss expert advice from Gerry Morrison and Harriet Wheeldon. We look forward to seeing you all there! #Rollits #RollitsBreakfastBriefing #CharityBreakfastBriefing #Charities #Charity

Remember A Charity are launching the "Great Map of Willanthropy," for Remember a Charity week in September, celebrating the growing trend of leaving gifts to charity in Wills. This initiative showcases how anyone, regardless of wealth, can contribute to meaningful causes. arken.legals charity database makes it easy for you to ensure that your clients can leave a lasting legacy. Discover how small gifts can make a big difference and inspire your clients to become "Willanthropists." Learn More: https://lnkd.in/eXT7VnrG #arkenlegal #charity #estateplanning

💭 What are the best questions you've experienced/would recommend for a charity you're considering becoming a trustee for? A couple I've loved so far are: - What are you most proud of? - What was the last issue the board disagreed on and how was that issue resolved? - When it comes to the charity, what's keeping you up at night? #Trustee #Charity #Governance

Following a freedom of information request from Alder, The Times reports that one in three serious incident reports submitted to the Charity Commission this reporting year concerned criminal activity - this is a 10% increase compared to last year and risks are evolving rapidly. In a changing world, the risks of reputational damage for the charity sector are intensifying - it's vital that charity leadership teams are aware of the risks and have the right plans in place to avoid crisis. 📰 Follow the link below to read the full article. https://lnkd.in/eF7eHZ-J #charities #crisiscommunications #reputation

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

Ever wondered how you can get involved in supporting charity yourself? As Chief Barker of Variety, the Children's Charity I get asked this a lot. There's loads you can do, and remember that every minute and every penny counts. The Variety website has a great page to help anyone interested in donating time or money,with lots of resources, tips and practical advice. Go to https://lnkd.in/gnNk-8iH to learn more! #varietythechildrenscharity #getinvolvedincharity #supportcharity

Public trust in charities is at its highest level in a decade. The average trust score for charities climbed to 6.5/10, up from 6.3/10 in 2023. One reason for this rise is increased transparency, which has placed charities among the most trusted groups in society. What can charities do to keep the trust growing? #Charity #ExecutiveSearch #DanielWiseExecutiveSearch #Leadership

Chances are that you had full intentions to donate to your favourite charity this year. But, life gets busy (especially around the holidays). So, consider this a friendly reminder to donate online to your favourite charity today so that you receive your 2024 tax receipt! #GiveBack #DonateToday #NonProfit #Community