Governance Health Check Wednesdays

Last updated
6 January, 2025
Code of Good Governance

The Code of Good Governance (the Code) sets out the principles and key elements of good governance for the boards/committees of not-for-profit organisations including charities, voluntary, community, sporting, faith and social enterprises.

The aim of the Code is to help boards/committees to develop high standards of governance and improve their governance practice.  The accompanying Governance Health Check has been devised as a practical resource to help board/committee members review their governance arrangements, check that they have appropriate systems in place and identify areas where they could improve. 

The Developing Governance Group members will be delivering five online workshops, one for each of the five principles of the Code, to help organisations get started on reviewing their own governance practice.    They will explain how the Code and Governance Health Check can be used to help board/committee members achieve a greater understanding of what is expected of them in their governance role.  

They will also demonstrate how the Governance Health Check and DIYcommitteeguide can be used to help implement better governance practice in their organisations. 

These seminars are open to trustees and employees of voluntary and community organisations as well as those who advise them.  

To register to one or all of the workshops, click on the links below:  

DateGovernance Health Check Workshops
19 February 2025

Workshop 1, Principle 1

Understanding the function of the board/committee in delivering organisational purpose

30 April 2025

Workshop 2, Principle 2

Working as an effective team

11 June 2025

Workshop 3, Principle 3

Maintaining control, making effective decisions and managing risk

24 September 2025

Workshop 4, Principle 4

Acting with integrity

12 November 2025

Workshop 5, Principle 5

Being open and accountable

For more information on the Code of Good Governance and the Governance Health Check please see Home - DIY Committee Guide

Denise
Copeland
Governance and Charity Advice Manager