Know your organisation’s purpose It’s vital as a trustee that you know about what your organisation was,You can find this out by reading your organisation’s governing document.,Get a good induction and meet your fellow trustees You should be able to understand what your organisation,A good induction will help you understand your role and responsibilities, what the legal structure of,You’re all collectively responsible and accountable for the overall governance of your organisation.

the right structure Talking through SCVO's model constitutions Running your organisation Organisational,development and planning Financial and legal responsibilities Your role as an employer Governance Good,governance and best practice Trustee roles and responsibilities Recruitment and induction We also have,a dedicated HR and employment support service to help you with managing and employing staff.,SCVO members get extra in-depth support

Sign up now: Good Governance webinars Our regular Good Governance webinars look at common issues and,Check out our information on good governance and Our seven steps to help you on your way to becoming,The Scottish Governance Code for the Third Sector sets out the five core principles of good governance,The five modules are a great induction tool and will help you run your organisation.,Black Professionals Scotland supports organisations in meeting their inclusion and diversity ambitions

Everyone in your organisation has a role to play in safeguarding.,Trustees should: Ensure safeguarding is a key governance priority with adequate resourcing and attention,Senior leaders Senior leaders in your organisation, such as your Chief Executive, Directors, or Managers,recruitment process, ensuring everyone in your team is safe and suitable for their role, including undertaking,criminal record checks where needed Set clear standards for your team and offer appropriate induction

At SCVO, we’re here to support you, promote the contribution your organisation makes and work towards,Our information on running your organisation Now that you’re up and running as a charity, we can offer,lots of support on how you can run your organisation.,SCVO members can access premium content and functionality: Funding Scotland Good governance Your management,We have lots of support to help you develop a great board, including: Guidance to help you you recruit

elements of good governance for the boards of charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises,This is supported by the new digital SCVO Good Governance Checkup which guides you through the principles,It’s a great way to get the conversation started about good governance at board meetings.,trustees and our sample Trustee induction checklist which you can use to prepare your own induction,Start as you mean to go on with good governance, and learn the lessons from Kids Company.

our charities and voluntary organisations.,1-5 November to support trustees with learning and development.,Following that SCVO will be running a series of events throughout the week that will focus on board recruitment,This lack of diversity on boards is made worse by most organisations recruiting trustees by word of mouth,for at the start, to interviewing, induction and evaluation at the end.

It’s a chance to showcase trustees and look at what good governance means, and this year it’s all online,If you’re struggling to access governance support and resources, there’s an event on Thursday 5 November,Governance Support: What do you need and where can you get it?,will look at a new report mapping governance training and support across Scotland and showcase the new,So, don’t delay, book your place today. And join us to celebrate Trustees’ Week 2020.

That’s why we’re running a new series of free Good Governance Webinars which will look at what trustees,Our first webinar on August 26 will look at Good governance and risk management.,Our October Good governance, diversity, and recruiting new trustees webinar will look at recruiting for,As government support schemes such as furloughing end, and fundraising and trading activities remain,But good governance means acting in the best interests of your organisation, looking after your beneficiaries

organisation, then you can actively recruit to fill them.,of good governance.,Once you have your new trustees, make sure they get a good induction, and consider having an existing,Regular MOTs Board meetings are the engine of good governance.,So there’s some homework to work on to help ensure your organisation is well-governed, so it can be effective