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.
https://scvo.scot/about/networks/trustee/information-for-new-charity-trustees
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
https://scvo.scot/services/information
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
https://scvo.scot/about/networks/trustee
Your governing document It is essential that your trustees are familiar with your governing document.,New trustees should be given a copy when they join the organisation as part of their induction, and all,Some tasks should never be delegated to staff, eg: the recruitment, support, supervision and appraisal,, and take part in staff recruitment.,Good governance needs well informed and active trustees.
https://scvo.scot/support/running-your-organisation/governance/roles-responsibilities
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
https://scvo.scot/support/setting-up/next-steps
To mark Trustees’ Week, we’ve revised our governance information by introducing a new one stop shop for,We’ve focussed on: Roles and responsibilities Recruitment and induction Meetings Developing Your Board,But despite this, many organisations find it hard to recruit the right people for their board.,It’s vital for your board to have a good mix of skills and experience. ,You then have to work to motivate, engage and retain good trustees.
https://scvo.scot/p/10491/2015/11/02/how-to-pan-for-gold-and-treasure-it
from making sure you’re ready to fundraise, through to the importance of research and how to make a good,Those relationships start at home, in your own organisation.,Your fundraisers should have regular contact with trustees, whose role it is to support and encourage,If you haven’t got someone, then think about recruiting someone with the right mix of skills.,Some will make funding applications, and run events and activities if the organisation is small.
https://scvo.scot/p/10818/2015/12/03/look-no-further-for-fundraising-advice
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.
https://scvo.scot/p/40954/2020/10/26/trustees-week-2020-lets-celebrate
