The Code is a practical tool to help charities develop high standards of governance. Here we explore topics related to the code and its continued development.
The Charity Governance Code is an excellent guide for best practice governance. ACEVO’s own board has carried out a self-assessment of its policies, processes and practice using the Code as a framework. But, like any good tool, it is important to regularly review whether…
Using the code for governance review
Through our work evaluating boards and their effectiveness we are often asked to benchmark organisations. The challenge with…
Louise Thompson
Head of policy (Not for profit sector) The Chartered Governance Institute @BloxThom
When the steering group produced the 2017 version of the Charity Governance Code, it looked at various other…
Codes are like buses, you wait for one for ages and then three come along at once. The last few years, have seen a proliferation of ‘codes’ for community and voluntary organisations.
Continual Improvement