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.