The Basics
We call the basics about how you run your group “governance”. Governance is about making sure:
- you have the right structure to suit what you are doing
- you make decisions in a clear and effective way
- your committee members are able to participate effectively
- you manage conflict and challenges
- you keep control of your finances
- you meet your legal requirements
Whether you are looking to set up a new group, are having difficulties or want to review how you work, we are here to help you get your governance right.
We can help you with:
- choosing the right type of group to become
- writing your constitution (the document that defines your group)
- setting up your bank account
- becoming a company or a charity
- running legally
- evaluating and improving how your committee works
- recruiting and training committee members
- creating financial processes and systems
- recording your income and expenditure
- preparing your annual accounts
For more detail about how we can help you with governance, see pages 7-9 of our services guide.