Useful links
Institute for Philanthropy
Report on The State of UK Charity Boards dealing with issues of effective board governance.
www.instituteforphilanthropy.org
CIPD - Board-level volunteering
The Chartered Institute of Professional Development provides an introductory guide to board-level volunteering. It also provides other useful information and resources information, including details about the legislation and advice on finding a role.
www.cipd.co.uk/nedresource/_board-levelvolunteering.htm
Board matters: A review of charity trusteeship in the UK
Board matters is a review of charity trusteeship in the UK. It questions the strength of trustee boards in the charity sector and argues that recruitment, training and evaluation of board members is frequently neglected because charities and funders do not prioritise governance.
www.philanthropycapital.org/publications/improving_the_sector/
improving_charities/trusteeship.aspx
Charity Trustee Networks
The Charity Trustee Network provides opportunities for face-to-face trustee networking around the country.
www.trusteenet.org.uk
School Governors One Stop Shop
The School Governors’ One-Stop Shop (SGOSS) is a charity dedicated to recruiting volunteers to serve on school governing bodies across England. The website shows you what being a governor involves, the need in your area and how you can apply.
www.sgoss.org.uk
Appointments Commission
The Appointments Commission is dedicated to recruiting and selecting the best possible people for public appointments in all areas of public life.
www.appointments.org.uk/
NCVO
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) provides a shared voice to voluntary organisations and helps them achieve the highest standards of practice and effectiveness in all areas of their work.
www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
Trustees Unlimited
Trustees Unlimited is a joint venture between Bates Wells & Braithwaite, NCVO and Russam GMS and looks to recruit and place high quality trustees.
www.trustees-unlimited.co.uk
ICAEW
The Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales provides advice and assistance on volunteering to be a charity trustee.
www.icaew.com
PARN
The Professional Associations Research Network (PARN) is global organsiation that offers specialist knowledge-based services and events on subjects such as governance, CPD, ethics and standards.
www.parnglobal.com
Institute of Directors
The Institute of Directors provides the professional qualification for directors of public, private and third-sector organisations and provides advice and training for those looking to become a trustee.
www.iod.com