Structures

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1. What do we mean by governance?

2. Why is the structure of an organisation important?

3. What is the best legal entity for my organisation?

4. Will the organisation have its own legal identity?

5. What structure is appropriate for short term projects?

6. What are the different types of structure to choose from?

7. What is a charity?

8. What structures are suitable for charities?

9. What structures are suitable for small charities?

10. What are the main differences between the charitable structures?

11. What is the difference between charity trustees and charity directors?

12. Can board members be paid?

13. What is an incorporated organisation?

14. How are incorporated organisations governed?

15. Are members of a charity’s supporters scheme members of the organisation?

16. Who defines the mission

17. How does the mission relate to governance?

18. Name of organisation

19. What is a Code of Governance?

Checklist

Does the organisation:

• Review its governing document regularly?
• Only undertake activities within its objectives?
• Stick to its agreed vision and mission?
• Ensure its independence from funders?
• Recognise its areas of expertise?
• Always act in the best interests of the organisation and (if appropriate) its charitable beneficiaries?
• Act prudently, in line with its duty of care?
• Ensure its membership records are up to date?
• Ensure conflicts of interest are fully declared and the register of interests regularly updated?