For larger students’ unions; say with a turnover of £100,000 or more- demonstrating good governance may require us to look critically at the current make up of “Trustee” boards in students’ unions.
Charity in Britain is much marked by the distinction between altruism and self-help. This reflects the two strands of 19th century activity: philanthropy by the well to- do towards the poor, and mutuality by the working classes for self-help. It is clear that in…
The fact that charities may not be “political” strikes a chord with the public, at least in the sense that, particularly in an age when politics is not held in high esteem, people expect charities to steer clear of party politics. But the role of charities in championing their cause, in…
On the face of things, mixing charity governance with democracy can be like mixing oil and water. It is important to note that Charity Governance- the law, regulation and best practice of it- all flows from the notion…
All charity “boards” face common paradoxes. Students’ Unions- political and organisational, democratic and managed, are no exception. In this piece we look at some of the governance paradoxes often found in the wider voluntary and charitable sector and consider how…