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Against the tide

1 May 2012

A real-life female trustee offers a personal account of being a young woman on a trustee board.

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Against the tide

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Inappropriate social media comments by a trustee

After finding out a trustee has been making inappropriate comments on a social network, the chairman asks for advice.

Offensive behaviour of trustees

A chief executive suggests ways to deal with the offensive behaviour of trustees.

Offensive behaviour from members

A chief executive asks how to stop abusive behaviour by members.

A dearth of clear policies

James Maloney explains the problem one charity was having with out-of-date articles of association and the steps taken to improve them.

To disclose or not to disclose?

A trustee of a charity who is also a head-hunter is aware that a key player in the charity's latest programme is seeking new employment elsewhere. What should they do?

Safeguarding from a governance perspective

The Charity Commission does not have direct statutory responsibility for safeguarding but expects trustees to give high priority to this issue and publishes detailed guidance on its website. Yvonne Spencer takes us through safeguarding best practice.

What should be done with a charity board that manages rather governs?

The chief executive of an unincorporated charity has had enough. His board is behaving like the management and over-ruling his decisions. A chief executive and vice chair respond to the quandry.

Asserting yourself

Learning to be more assertive will bring benefits to both you and your organisation, says Peter Mitchell.

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