FAQ

As organisations evolve, their governance structures must also adapt. However, resistance to change from existing board members, founders, or long-term volunteers can stop these necessary improvements. Organisations should foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement, conducting regular governance reviews to assess whether their structure still aligns with their mission.

Establishing a clear succession plan, encouraging trustee term limits and mentoring new board members can help ensure smooth transitions and long-term sustainability.

• NCVO guidance on setting up a new organisation.
• Helpful step by step guide to setting up a charity from the Charity Commission.
• Disqualification criteria for trustees and senior staff.
• Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies.
• Model constitutions for CICs from the CIC Regulator.
• Setting up a charity: model governing documents from the Charity Commission.