A complete, practical governance operating framework for third sector organisations
1 The promise
Helping you deliver more effective and lasting
outcomes for your beneficiaries through improved governance.
2 The problem
You are part of our essential sector because
you want to make a positive difference to the lives or environment
of your beneficiaries. Our sector is more closely scrutinised than
ever before. And quite rightly. It can only exist
with the trust and support of the public.
Cases such as The Captain Tom Foundation’s
misconduct and mismanagement damage public trust and confidence
in the whole sector:
Failures in governance generally fall into
six categories:
Weak board oversight and lack of knowledge
of good governance
Conflicts of interest
Financial mismanagement
Poor handling of reputational risk and public
communications
None of these reflect a lack of commitment
from trustees in our sector. They reflect the need for better support.
3 The solution
To enable you to access better support I have
developed the Governance Framework - a complete, practical governance improvement framework for third
sector organisations, to help you deliver more effective and lasting
outcomes for your beneficiaries.
4 The outcomes
It will also help your organisation:
Save time preparing funding, grant and investment
applications by bringing your governance information together.
• Strengthen trustee recruitment, induction
and succession planning.
• Increase transparency and accountability,
helping maintain public trust and confidence.
• Communicate your organisation's impact more
effectively.
• Demonstrate alignment with recognised good
governance principles.
5 What you receive
✔ A complete governance
improvement framework with practical, step-by-step guidance. Delivered
as a searchable PDF for immediate download and practical use
✔ Ready-to-use templates that
enable you to create your unique governance plan.
✔ A single-organisation licence
to use and adapt the completed governance plan.
✔ 30 minutes of personal implementation
support or join a 2.5-hour small-group governance workshop.
(T&Cs apply **)
✔ Critical updates included for
twelve months.
✔ Optional consultancy if you'd
like me to work alongside you.
Is this for us?
✔ Registered charities
✔ SCIOs
✔ CIOs
✔ Community groups
✔ Social enterprises
✔ Community interest companies
✔ Voluntary organisations
✔ Faith-based charities and groups
✔ Start-ups
✔ Established organisations
6 Why trust me.
Over several decades, I’ve had the privilege
of working both as an advisor supporting, guiding, advising and
mentoring hundreds of third sector organisations in person and on-line,
and as a practitioner establishing and running a Social Enterprise.
That experience has shown me that TSOs are
always looking for practical ways to strengthen their impact
and be more sustainable.
Currently I am supporting organisations with
life cycles from start-up to wind-up.
7 Testimonials
"I cannot thank you enough for your guidance
on this governance issue - it really is hugely appreciated"
AB Wigtown and Bladnoch Town Team SCIO
"Our board meetings are now much more focused!"
Chair of client Organisation
"We completed our governance framework in six weeks"
Development Association
“As a new Chair, this gave me confidence from
day one”
LL Day Centre Chair
8 Investment
The Governance Framework, a complete, practical
governance improvement frameworkfor third sector organisations including
the inclusive consultation is available for £100. Secure payment
is provided through PayPal.
9 Questions
Why should we pay when there's so much free
governance guidance available?
When I conduct training, I ask attendees 3
questions: What do you do? What are your purposes?
What is your organisation’s legal form? It is no surprise
to me that the vast majority of attendees cannot answer these questions.
You can try this yourself. Not just with your board members,
but your volunteers, staff, other stakeholders and beneficiaries.
At the most fundamental level, would a reasonable person expect
your board members and staff to be able to answer those questions?
That’s called the “reasonable person test” or “objective standard”
which is used by the judiciary.
Is this just a re-print of the Regulators advice?
No. It is a framework based
on 30 years of engagement with TSOs, understanding the common problems,
and provides a practical, step-by-step solution to these problems.
We have trustee insurance, so we’re protected
against claims.
Negligence trumps nearly everything, including
liability insurance. The complete governance improvement framework
for third sector organisations is one -step before a fire-extinguisher.
It provides the practical help and tools to stop a fire before it
starts.
We’re just a little organisation; we don’t
need it.
If you are incorporated (a Company, CIO, SCIO,
Trust, CiC etc) each of your board members has entered into a contract
which, at its least, requires them to comply with their relevant
Charity, Company and all other wider laws and regulations. A reasonable
person would expect them to know this. If you
are unincorporated, power is vested with the office bearers. This
applies regardless of the size (however you measure it) of the organisation.
We don’t have the time or resources to do this.
You probably have the majority of what you
need already – the complete governance improvement framework for
third sector shows you how to compile and collate what you already
have. It also provides templates you can tailor or use directly
for the parts you may not have. At the end of the day though, governance
is not a spectator sport. It’s something you
should be considering at every business (board or committee meeting)
10 Purchase
You can buy your unique copy of the complete
governance improvement framework for third sector organisations
by going to this page. Once payment has been confirmed, you'll receive
your licensed copy immediately together with details of how to arrange
your included implementation support and receive updates over the
coming year.
If you need any help, further information prior to purchasing, or want to discuss engaging me to help you complete the template or any other consultancy work, please use my contact form
