A policy is not proof that anything is happening
Trustees often hear "we have a policy for that". Here's why that isn't assurance, and the one question that closes the gap.
The board needs to know before the money runs out
Accurate accounts tell trustees what happened. The harder question is whether the board can see that the future has changed
The Equality Act Has Changed. Has Your Board Actually Looked?
The Equality Act Code of Practice changed on 5 August. Here's what trustees actually need to check — and why waiting isn't an option.
The Beacon incident isn't the IT story it looks like
A cyber incident at Beacon CRM affected charities across the UK. Here's the governance question every trustee board should be asking.
Recruiting the right trustees: why induction matters as much as selection
Practical trustee recruitment, induction and skills audits for small charities, with board and personal templates that improve governance.
What Nobody Tells You About Trustee Meetings
Most trustees think their board meetings run well. Here's what's quietly going wrong — and why it matters more than you might think.