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.
Good governance and charity regulation update seminars
12 Oct 2022Denise Copeland Developing Governance Group, Charity Regulation, Governance and Charity AdviceGovernance, Charity Regulation
The Developing Governance Group in association with the Charity Commission would like to invite you to free seminars focusing on governance and an update on charity regulation.
DIY committee guide, revamped and launched
21 Sep 2022Denise Copeland Developing Governance GroupGovernance
The revamped DIY committee guide website was launched at a special seminar on 20 September by the Developing Governance Group.
HMRC’s Trust Register
2 Aug 2022Denise Copeland Governance and Charity AdviceFinance, Governance, regulation
Some unincorporated not for profit organisations which have assets held in trust may be required to register their Trusts with HMRC's Trust Registration Service. The deadline is 1 September 2022.
Training for Autumn 2022
20 Jun 2022Sandra Bailie Training and Skills DevelopmentTraining, Governance, HR
We have a wide range of training planned for our Autumn term in NICVA, from accredited training to webinars on topics such as: Leadership, Coaching, Governance, Training and Human Resources.
Governance Health Check launched
9 Jun 2022Denise Copeland Developing Governance Group, Governance and Charity Advice, Webinar RecordingsGovernance, regulation, best practice
The revised Governance Health Check has been launched by the Developing Governance Group at a special online seminar. If you missed the seminar on 9 June, you can watch the recording below and download the Health Check attached.
Responding to the crisis in Ukraine
7 Mar 2022Sandra Bailie FundraisingGovernance, code of fundraising, Ukraine, crisis
We all have been horrified by what is happening in Ukraine and naturally want to help. Charities are active in Ukraine and surrounding countries supporting refugees and worldwide lobbying and raising funds.
NICVA response on the draft gambling codes of practice
25 Feb 2022Denise Copeland Fundraising Regulation, Policy & Public Affairs, Governance and Charity Advicedigital fundraising, Fund Raising, Governance
NICVA has submitted a response to the Department for Communities consultation on the draft code of practice for gambling operators which includes anyone conducting a society lottery.
Basic finance tutorial videos
22 Feb 2022Denise Copeland Governance and Charity AdviceCharity Annual Reporting, Finance, Governance
NICVA has developed a series of tutorial videos to help treasurers and trustees of small to medium sized voluntary led organisations understand the basics of financial record keeping and good financial governance.
Basic finance tutorial videos launched
17 Feb 2022Denise Copeland Governance and Charity AdviceFinance, Governance
NICVA has developed a series of tutorial videos to help treasurers and trustees of small to medium sized voluntary led organisations understand the basics of financial record keeping and good financial governance.
Trustee training series, 2022
7 Jan 2022Denise Copeland Governance and Charity Advice Training and Skills DevelopmentGovernance, Charity Annual Reporting, risk assessment, Finance
This series of online training is designed specifically for charity trustees and those staff whose work contributes to the good governance of the organisation.
