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Getting started with board management software
The short summary Implementing Governance360 typically takes 1-2 hours of setup time, with most boards fully operational within a week. Within this, a free trial typically takes between 10 to 12 minutes to get up and running – with only 3 (short) forms needed to set...
Board Meeting Software instead of Email
Board meeting software instead of Email? Email can be brilliant for quick messages, but it probably is going to cause you pain and headaches if you use it to underpin managing your board. Here's why it's time to ditch email for something better. The Problem with...
What is a Charity Governing Document?
It's a question we hear a lot: "What exactly is a charity governing document?" The answer is straightforward. It is your charity's rule book Think of it as your charity's rule book. It's the set of rules that explain how your charity should operate. You might also...
Convening a Board Meeting
Convening a board meeting - or in more common english, running a board meeting sounds pretty straightforward, doesn't it? And yet... The moment you become responsible for convening a board meeting — whether as a charity's Company Secretary, as a Trustee, or a Chair...
Onboard – how to make Trustee onboarding simple
Being invited to join a Board of Trustees is, for most people, genuinely exciting. A new challenge, a chance to give something back, the opportunity to help steer an organisation they care about. And then the welcome email arrives. Perhaps a link to a shared drive. A...
Foundation Principle in the Charity Governance Code Update
Foundation Principle in the Charity Governance Code Update If you're a charity trustee or board member, November 2025 brought an important change to the Charity Governance Code that affects how you approach your role. The updated Code introduces a new Foundation...
Board Portal Software – how to save your time running a Charity
If you are a manager working at a charity, you'll know the feeling. It's Tuesday evening, you've finally wrapped up your 'day job', and now you're facing three hours of board admin. Chasing trustees for their declarations of interest. Tracking down who's actually read...
You the Unsung Hero of the Charity Boardroom
Being a charity trustee whilst holding down a full-time job isn't easy. You're committed to the cause, but let's face it – managing board paperwork can be a nightmare. Chasing trustees for documents, preparing for meetings, and keeping everything organised often feels...
Why your Organisation needs a Risk Register
Running a small company, charity, or sports club comes with challenges. Things can go wrong, and when they do, it helps to be prepared. That's where a risk register comes in. What is a risk register? A risk register is a simple list of things that could go wrong in...