This handbook aims to help trustees deal with their responsibilities including strategic planning, being accountable for the development of the charity, managing people and finances, and making decisions in the interest of the charity. 

This guide by Association of Chairs aims to help Chairs and Vice Chairs develop their skills and sets out four essential compass points for Chairs: clarity of purpose; cohesive board; constructive relationships; and considered decision-making.

A guide from ICSA on effective strategic planning for charities and how to drive an organisation forward .

This website provides a useful selection of templates of policy on data protection, recruitment, safeguarding, whistle blowing and many more . 

This resource contains six templates for skills audit forms. Each of the templates can be useful in assessing the skills of the employees and trustees of 

This toolkit aims to help the board of trustees meet best governance practice by setting out six key benchmarks for good governance. It also includes practical templates on various board matters .

This resource is a template of a management committee self-assessment survey. It provides a list of sample questions that your organisation may find useful and also explains what the survey must include.

Cranfield Trust provides a free management consultancy service focused on financial management, strategic development, marketing and HR advice. The support is well-structured and generally lasts 3-5 months.

DSC offers a range of training courses and publications designed specifically for charity governance. Topics include models of best practice; duties and liabilities of being a trustee; and implementing good management in your organisation. 

Tools for Success is intended for use by any small voluntary and community organisation wishing to invest in its long-term sustainability.

This Charity Commission guidance note explains what happens when a charity has dissolved and how it is then removed from the register of charities. 

This guide by Bassac and the Governance Hub recognises that many organisations struggle to find time to improve their key decision-making processes. The Guide’s suggestions are grouped into monthly themes, helping busy trustees improve their work.