by Clive | May 7, 2026 | Charities, Sports
The changes announced in 2025 by Microsoft to the way it makes grant available to UK charities are now starting to force many to rethink what they spend on software. And as we are starting to hear in our calls with customers and prospects, for many, the impact is...
by Clive | Apr 24, 2026 | Charities, Companies, Housing Associations, Sports
How to Manage Conflicts of Interest on a Board How to manage Conflicts of Interest on a board means identifying situations where a board member’s personal interests could influence their decisions, declaring those interests formally, and removing the affected...
by Clive | Apr 21, 2026 | Charities
What does a Charity Trustee actually do? Let us be clear upfront – being a charity trustee can be immensely rewarding work. It can open your eyes to new causes, connect you with passionate people, and give you a real sense that you’re making a difference....
by Clive | Apr 16, 2026 | Charities, Companies, Housing Associations, Sports
Signs your Board is too busy to govern properly A quick self-check for volunteer board members who are doing their best — but suspect something isn’t quite right Every volunteer board member starts with good intentions. You got involved because you care — about...
by Clive | Apr 16, 2026 | Charities, Companies, Housing Associations, Sports
How better-prepared papers can transform what happens in the most important, and probably the most expensive meeting your organisation holds on a regular basis. Are your board papers making meetings worse? Poor board papers are one of the most common — and most...
by Clive | Mar 25, 2026 | Charities
Charity Commission Risk Management: What your Board actually needs to do Ask most charity trustees what “risk management” means, and you’ll get a lot of uncertain looks. It sounds like something large organisations with dedicated compliance teams...