{"id":18079,"date":"2018-02-15T15:49:38","date_gmt":"2018-02-15T15:49:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/?p=18079"},"modified":"2018-02-15T15:49:38","modified_gmt":"2018-02-15T15:49:38","slug":"governanceweekly15feb18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/vanel.org.uk\/va\/2018\/02\/governanceweekly15feb18\/","title":{"rendered":"Governance weekly for 15th February"},"content":{"rendered":"

The weekly roundup from VANEL on good governance, charity trusteeship and non-profit leadership. News, information, resources and ideas. Complemented by our “aboutgovernance” online discussion space for leaders and trustees and our @aboutgovernance<\/a> Twitter feed.<\/em><\/p>\n

Just a quick, but important update this week:<\/span><\/p>\n

The Charity Governance Code<\/strong> is perhaps THE tool for self-assessment and self-improvement of your governance practices at the moment. And if you\u2019ve started working through the Code in an attempt to apply it, then you\u2019ll have found there\u2019s a lot there!<\/span><\/p>\n

So BWB<\/a> law firm have put together a few new resources to help with using and applying the Code.<\/span><\/p>\n

The first is a very clear overview (what they call an infographic) explaining all the components of the Code. It helps to show how things connect or help with explaining the Code to others. Download it as a .pdf here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

They\u2019ve also produced a new spreadsheet style document to help you work through the Code bit by bit, one principle at a time. This document can be found here<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

I\u2019m using this latter document as we work through the Code at VANEL. I recommend you take a look.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re working through the Code then we\u2019re here to help. I run a bespoke training course explaining the Code to your board\/team and we can also provide consultancy to work through the Code in practice with you. Just contact me to discuss how we can help.<\/span><\/p>\n

Does your charity follow serious incident reporting guidelines?<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

Guidance has been shared for Charity Trustees about how to spot and identify a serious incident in your organisation and how and when to report it.<\/span><\/p>\n

In light of all the recent bad press about charities again related to \u2018incidents\u2019, it\u2019s important that all Trustees take note of these guidelines. Would you know when an incident is taking place in your organisation? Would you know when it is deemed serious and how to report it?<\/span><\/p>\n

Read this article here about Serious Incident Reporting<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

A key statement in this article is:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cTrustees are always responsible, so it should be made clear to them that they should reserve the right at all times to make decisions on what is and what isn\u2019t a serious incident. A clear flow of information from staff\/volunteers to trustees is, therefore, essential.\u201d<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Take the time to discuss this with your fellow board members and senior team. Don\u2019t ignore it.<\/span><\/p>\n

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As always, more governance news from next week.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Karl Elliott, Development Manager
\nkarl@vanel.org.uk<\/a> \/ 01472 287548
\nwww.vanel.org.uk\/governance<\/a> – for an overview of our resources and information
\nwww.vanel.org.uk\/trustees<\/a> – for the Trustee Network blog and information
\nwww.vanel.org.uk\/aboutgovernance<\/a> – private discussion space for trustees
\n@aboutgovernance<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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