The principles set out in this code apply to all non-executive members on the boards of government departments, non-ministerial departments, executive agencies, non-departmental public bodies (NDPBs) and national public corporations. Published: June 2019. This Code replaces the Code of Conduct for Board Members of Public Bodies issued by the Cabinet Office in 2011. This Code can be found online at https://www.gov.uk/public-bodies-reform
Spencer Stuart has identified a series of best practices based on our extensive board advisory and director recruitment work with many of Europe’s leading listed companies; they are equally relevant for boards with a unitary or supervisory structure. Published: 2017.
Should trustees on arts boards always be expected to give a donation, as is commonly the case in the US? Michelle Wright weighs up the pros and cons of this thorny issue. Published: 29 November 2018.
A blog post exploring the merits and purpose of action learning as a tool for effective team work and leadership development on arts boards. Published: 12 December 2018.
A report on the May 2019 launch of the 12th Young Professionals on Arts Boards programme, supported by the Arts Council of Northern Ireland. Published: May 2019.
A practical guide on how to recruit trustees to your charity. Published: March 2019.
This guidance provides a model role description for a charity secretary of the board that a charity of any size can adapt for their own organisation’s needs.
The Board Secretary’s Handbook tells you what a board secretary is and why you need one. It explains the roles, duties and responsibilities depending on your organisation.
Created and delivered by social enterprise Cause4, the Trustee Leadership Programme is an enriching career development opportunity that covers the key responsibilities of Trustees, governance and strategic planning, charity finance and fundraising.
This report investigates one aspect of trustee diversity by looking at young people’s attitudes towards trusteeship. Published: 2010.
