Ansvar are a charity-owned insurer who give a proportion of their profits back to charity each year. Their products are specifically designed for non-profits and can be tailored to meet individual needs and budgets.

Written for trustees, Chief Executives and those working within the sector, the guide combines practical insights with a range of tools and downloadable resources. It aims to improve understanding of strategic and supportive leadership.

This guidance explains why and how charity trustees must report on how they have carried out their charity’s purposes for the public benefit. It provides details of what to include in trustees’ annual reports and examples of how to report on public benefit.

This guide from the Association of Chairs explores how to strengthen the key relationship between Chair and CEO. Aimed at Chairs, it is also useful for CEOs. A Question of Balance can be downloaded free of charge from the link above.

This inquiry from On Board looks into trustee board effectiveness, examining performance, relationships, technology, and improved governance. 

Buzzacott have created a simple guide showing how long accounting and other corporate records need to be kept, from purchase invoices and supplier documentation to pension records.

These Hallmarks set out the standards that the Charity Commission believes an effective charity and its trustees should try to uphold, and that the regulatory framework supports.

This report aims to support new and developing charities by exploring some of the issues charities encounter. It disseminates the information gained from charities experience and illustrates some best practices in addressing them. 

The Charity Governance Code outlines the standards that all charities in England and Wales should aspire to and is a practical tool designed to help charities and their trustees to develop high standards of governance.

Guidance on how to ensure an effective relationship is built and maintained between trustees and senior management, touching on roles and responsibilities, boundaries and expectations and communication.

This governance toolkit was produced by the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) for the Small Charities Week 2013.

This is a guide to trading for charities, community groups and social enterprises. It considers business planning, governance, funding and resourcing, monitoring, managing growth and sources of support.