Governance

Our Governance and Charity Advice Service offers information and practical help about good governance for charities on a wide range of topics listed below. You can find out more about governance issues on our Governance and Charity Advice webpage or view our Governance Advice Notes for further support.

Trustee training series, 2024

11 Dec 2023Denise Copeland Governance and Charity Advice Training and Skills DevelopmentGovernance, Training

This series of online training is designed specifically for charity trustees and those staff whose work contributes to the good governance of the organisation.  

Making time for governance in the New Year

11 Dec 2023Denise Copeland Governance and Charity AdviceGovernance

As we are nearing the end of the year it is an opportune time to start planning for 2024 and reflecting back over the year which is almost past.

The basics of cyber security

20 Oct 2023Sandra Bailie General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)cyber security, Data, Governance

This resource will outline the basics of cyber security and provide links to useful information and advice. The information is provided by NI Cyber Security Centre.

Trustees' Month - November 2023

2 Oct 2023Sandra Bailie Governance and Charity AdviceGovernance, risk assessment, HR, Finance

Trustees' Week is 6-10 November 2023, it is a special opportunity to recognise the valuable work of Trustees in our sector and to encourage others to volunteer on boards. This kicks off our Trustees' month in NICVA.

Charity banking challenges

16 Dec 2022Denise Copeland Governance and Charity AdviceFinance, Governance

Some charities have experienced issues with either opening a bank account for their charity or maintaining their bank account.  We have been passing these issues on to the banks on your behalf via the Community Banking Project.

Highlights from 2022 from Organisational Development Team

13 Dec 2022Sandra Bailie Training and Skills Developmentorganisational development, Governance, Fundraising, Training

The Organisational Development Team has enjoyed serving our members and working with the wider sector in 2022. From the day to day information, advice, support and training to special initiatives we have adapted and developed to meet your needs.

The independent examination of charity accounts - what is it and what to look for in an Independent Examiner

8 Nov 2022Denise Copeland Governance and Charity AdviceFinance, Governance

Charity trustees have a responsibility to ensure that the Independent Examiner they appoint has the required skills and experience to carry out an independent examination of their charity.

The role of the treasurer and preparing an annual budget

8 Nov 2022Denise Copeland Governance and Charity AdviceFinance, Governance

This tutorial video will help you to understand the key duties of the treasurer and their role on the board. It also outlines how to prepare an annual budget.

Trustees Week 2022

4 Nov 2022Denise Copeland Developing Governance Group, Governance and Charity Advice, Charity RegulationGovernance, Charity commission

Trustees' Week takes place in the second week of November this year.  It is a time to recognise and value the work that thousands of trustees contribute to charities large and small. 

Supporting our sector through the cost-of-living crisis

24 Oct 2022Sandra Bailie FundraisingGovernance, cost of living crisis, Fundraising, Lobbying, Policy and Public Affairs

In the midst of the cost-of-living crisis our communities need our sector more than ever before. However, voluntary and community organisations are facing unprecedented challenges. This article outlines the support that NICVA provides.