Good Governance. A Guide

This is a practical guide for community and voluntary organisations in Northern Ireland. It is broken down into eight chapters and also contians a resource pack giving practical notes on topics such as setting up, choosing a suitable legal structure and the responsibilities of the board.

The guide includes: 

Chapter 1 - Introduction and background

Chapter 2 - What is this guide For?

Chapter 3 - Key issues in governance and good practice

Chapter 4 - Guarding against liability

Chapter 5 - Trusteeship - the benefits

Chapter 6 - Development and Training for Boards

Chapter 7 - Maintaining a Healthy Board

Chapter 8 - Conclusions

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Governance Guide

Resource Pack

There is also a useful resouce pack of factsheets including:

Section One -Setting up a Voluntary Organisation

Section Two - Choosing an Appropriate Legal Structure

Section Three - Notes on Seeking Charitable Status

Section Four - Notes on Board Duties, Roles and Procedures

Section Five - Planning and Running Meetings

Section Six - Charity Trustees' Responsibilities in NI

Section Seven - Charitable Companies

Please also see Managing your Money and A Guide to Good Employment for further help in governing your organisation.