Chair and trustee support

Learning and development events


Shining on a Shoestring
Our new networking and development event, designed and priced with the needs of smaller LIOs in mind, and aimed at chief officers, senior managers and trustees. Shining on a Shoestring was held on 3 February 2010 in Reading.


E-networking


navcaboodle is our growing professional and social networking website for third sector colleagues to dicuss and share experiences. Navcaboodle has discussion groups on various topics of relevance to LIOs.

Governance resources

We have produced a model memorandum and articles of association for LIOs with accompanying guidance.


Five NAVCA members have kindly agreed to share their trustee induction packs.

NCVO provides an online Trustee and Governance Information Centre and a range of publications on governance and trusteeship.

The Charity Commission website contains a wealth of information relevant to charities and good governance. This includes guidance on preparing on preparing annual reports, information about public benefit reporting, and toolkits on collaboration and mergers.

The Charity Trustee Network (CTN) website provides a range of resources to support trustees.


Other support


The National Support Service workstream on Leadership and Governance also offers opportunities and support to LIO leaders. Go to the Improving Support website to find out more.

The Charity Trustee Network (CTN) is the national charity for trustees. Visit their website to find out more.

Talk to NAVCA


Vivienne Brown, NAVCA's Members' Support and Development Manager, is happy to discuss NAVCA's support to chairs and trustees.