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Trustees and leave – what does the law say?
Philip Kirkpatrick, Partner, Bates Wells LLP looks at some of the issues around trustees having leave from their duties. The question about whether charity trustees could take leave…
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The unique features of trustee boards (or how trustees are not like staff) part 2
Trustees are not like staff in several important ways. Trusteeship is more than just about being a volunteer leader, too. So here is the second part of my list of ways that…
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The unique features of trustee boards (or how trustees are not like staff) part 1
Many unique features of trustee boards set them apart from other organisational structures. Being a trustee is not like being a member of staff, and it’s more than just about…
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Trustee-only time – does it build or undermine trust?
Trustee-only time – a regular space for trustees to talk without staff present – can be quite a polarising topic. Proponents argue it builds trust between board members…
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How chairs can make online meetings work better
Danny Curtin, previous chair of the Association of Chairs, shares his guidance on what makes online meetings work better. Imagine arriving at a meeting. Greeted with chat and…
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6 benefits of vice chairs
Many charities don’t have them – but there are untold benefits of vice chairs. A vice chair (also sometimes called deputy chair) has no formal governance role or…