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Thinking of becoming a trustee but not sure what it entails? Or do you need a little refresher on your responsibilities? Then take a look at this useful article… #saffery #charity #trustee

Is a going concern basis appropriate for your charity? Our latest article gives some helpful tips for Trustees and finance teams and sets out all of the requirements. https://ow.ly/sM2m50QTrcr #GoingConcern #Trustees #Charities #Saffery #Accountants

New blog out: Three Ways a Virtual Assistant Can Help a Charity https://buff.ly/4f1K2PD #Charity #CharityAdmin #VirtualAssistant #VA #CharityJobs

Would you and your fellow trustees benefit from reading the Charity Commission's new "Charity trustee welcome pack"? Today the Charity Commission has published a welcome pack for new charity trustees. The pack includes a very high-level overview of some of the fundamental aspects of being a charity trustee and should be read in conjunction with other more detailed Charity Commission guidance, including The Essential Trustee. For anyone keen to review the pack or send it out to trustees, here is the link: https://lnkd.in/ePS2un2A For anyone who has reviewed the pack, did you find it helpful? Let us know in the comments below. #BirkettsCharitiesTeam #Birkettsllp #Charities #CharityCommission #

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

Our Charity Governance for Trustees course will help to ensure you're well-prepared to contribute to your charity's success. Buy today to make sure you understand your responsibilities around these topics as a Trustee of a charity. Join our online course today 👉 https://buff.ly/3zAXhaA #businessowner #businessmindset #businessstrategy #businessgrowth

Found on their website or registration record (Charity Commission, OSCR, Charity Commission of Northern Ireland, sometimes IRS 990 Form) a trust’s annual accounts hold a wealth of information for a fundraiser – what they support, when they meet, how much they give per award, who they’ve given to, their trustees, and governance structure. It can also give insight into the history of the trust and its founder and any future plans (such as reduced giving or winding up plans). If you have no other information sources, the accounts should provide enough info to help you make (or not make) an approach to a trust. #TrustFundraising

When planning any changes in your constitution, this is a must read document. for all my #charitysector links

This is a really great free resource from ICAEW. Targeted at UK charity trustees, but with much that is relevant for board members of non-profits anywhere in the world. 2 videos of 30 and 40 minutes, just click to watch. Please share with your board members! For example I love these 6 main duties: ✅Ensure the NPO is carrying out is purposes for public benefit ✅Comply with relevant laws ✅Act in the NPO's best interest (manage any conflicts of interest) ✅Ensure the NPO is accountable ✅Manage the NPO's resources responsibly ✅Act with reasonable skill and care #governance #responsibility #financial #nonprofit

Thinking of being a trustee? Have a read of this article as you begin your journey