Adding value through genuine partnerships

22 Apr 2010 | Jim Black

Topics: Public service delivery | Collaborations

Jim Black, chair of the board of DISC (Developing Communities Supporting Partnerships), looks at the benefits of delivering services in partnership.

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A young board which is constantly learning

Governance | Ani Brooker
1 Jul 2009

Topics: Chairs | Trustee boards

Ani Brooker, vice chair of Young Advisors, describes the role the charity takes in making sure that youth leadership is not tokenistic, but genuine and meaningful empowerment

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Dealing with a thick-skinned troublesome trustee

Governance | Su Sayer
1 Jul 2009

Topics: Trustee roles and responsibilities | Trustee boards | Leadership and strategy

Rose Wilson and Su Sayer offer advice as to how best to deal with a difficult trustee who just won't budge

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Board papers: presenting a business case for a decision

Governance | Kate Sayer
1 Jul 2009

Topics: Board papers

It is the responsibility of the chief executive to ensure that trustees have sufficient information to make informed decisions. Kate Sayer describes the essential components of a board paper requiring a...

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The big asks - how to survive an economic downturn

Finance | 30 Jun 2009

Fifteen questions trustees should ask themselves to ensure they are fit for survival in the recession.

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Is your board of trustees an asset or a liability?

Fundraising | Kimberley Mackenzie
8 Jun 2009

Topics: Trustee boards

Trustees are an important part of any charity, but Kimberley MacKenzie asks: are you making the most of your board?

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The limits of user usefulness

Governance | 1 May 2009

Topics: Charity Commission | Trustee boards

A branch of a charity helping vulnerable adults had a long-standing ethos of user involvement and empowerment. However, over time, the emphasis changed from user involvement to user trustees; to the point...

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The dire consequences of inadequate checks on trustees and volunteers

Governance | Sir Christopher Kelly
1 May 2009

Topics: Trustee boards | Volunteering

Trustees must act to ensure the children and vulnerable beneficiaries in their charity's care are kept safe from harm, say Susan Daniels and Sir Christopher Kelly

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Learn from Obama

Governance | 1 May 2009

Topics: International | Leadership and strategy

Here are five secrets direct from the Obama ‘war room' that could transform the effectiveness of the board and the senior leadership team

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