
Quaker A-Z: G is for Good Governance
What is Good Governance? Governance is the process of decision-making and the process by which those decisions are implemented or not. Governance is used in
Ideas to help you both ensure your charity is compliant and well governed, and that everyone knows why this is important!

What is Good Governance? Governance is the process of decision-making and the process by which those decisions are implemented or not. Governance is used in

What do you fear? This might seem an odd question for a charity management blog! However, Trustees, volunteers, and employees often tell me that they

What does love require of us? You may feel that being an employer or managing volunteers is tricky and complicated. Especially if you’ve not had

Don’t just sit there… I remember the children’s meeting resource called, ‘Don’t just sit there do something!’ But so often people feel overwhelmed with the

Photo by Casey Allen on Unsplash What is a Committee? Did you know that a group of vultures roosting in a tree, or sitting on

Edited Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash What do we mean by Benefits? Legally all charity trustees must work for the overall benefit of their

Legally, a trustee is someone who has formal responsibility for the charity – and therefore must act in the charities best interest. This is the same no matter how they’ve become a trustee – elected or appointed. A trustee may take on specific roles or tasks for the charity, but the over all responsibility is held with the full body.

Unseen reservations & resistance As those who know me would affirm – I am a committee nerd. Was tickled to be welcomed as one at

What do we mean by Onboarding? Onboarding is the action or process of integrating a new person into an organisation ensuring they have the tools