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The first of a new series of resources available for download - recordings of short interviews with trustees, advisers and chief executives on a range of governance topics. The first here is a conversation with Charlie Cattell, legal structures adviser. He discusses CICs, CIOs and his personal views on the importance of the right legal structure in good governance.

The interview lasts 10 minutes and the MP3 can be downloaded here. Once downloaded this will play on any mp3 player and through your computer (mac or PC).

Please be aware this is quite a large file and may take a few minutes to dowload.

If you would prefer to read a transcript of the interview click here

Recruiting a Chair Podcast

The second of a new series of resources available for download - recordings of short interviews with trustees, advisers and chief executives on a range of governance topics.

This is a conversation with Judy Seymour, of Northern Cultural Skills Partnership, discussing their recent experiences of resruiting a new chair person.

The interview lasts approximately 10 minutes and the MP3 can be downloaded here . Once downloaded this will play on any mp3 player and through your computer (mac or PC).

Please be aware this is quite a large file and may take a few minutes to dowload.

If you would prefer to read a transcript of the interview click here

Essential Business Understanding for Voluntary and Community Sector Boards

A pack of learning materials for trainers and advisers to use in voluntary and community sector organisations or with social enterprises.

Modules include: Being a Social Enterprise, Planning, Marketing, Social Enterprise Boards (roles, responsibilities and legal frameworks)

The materials are free to download here

Board Assessment Tool

We are often asked for a check list or guidance that can be applied to not-for-profit organisations that want to improve or develop their governance.

The benchmarking tool written by Rhona Howarth and has been widely used by voluntary and community organisations to help them assess their systems and performance.

Download your copy here

Exploring Leadership and Governance (with voluntary and community sector organisations in the North East)

This is a report of a short study carried out with Project North East, supported by the Northern Rock Foundation, looking into leadership and governance in the voluntary and community sector. How is leadership understood? How can it be better supported? This study led to the initiation of the Governance and Leadership training course running Autumn/Winter 2007.

To download this report click here

Governance Works' Top 10 Tips for a Successful Away Day

Over the years we have facilitated and taken part in a large number of away days and these are our top tips on making the most of the day. Download here .

Governance Works can help you plan and facilitate your away day - please get in touch for more information.

Review and Evaluation of Governance and Participation Practice

This report was written for Co-Operatives UK, funded by Active Communities, the Home Office and the European Social Fund. Download here

Good Governance Practice when Working in Partnership

This report was written for Sure Start North East. Download here

Ten Essential Ingredients for Good Governance

This lovely document gives you a simple overview of good governance. Download here

Exclusive Company Law Update

This exclusive update has been written by Governance Works' asscociate Charlie Cattell to update voluntary organisations on the recent changes in Company Law. Download here

Governance and Organisational Structures

Peole are oftenconfused by the range of legal frameworks available to them. This publication commissioned by the GOvernance Hub and produced by Co-operatives UK provides and excellent introduction to the different frameworks. It is a good beginning for deciding what you need to be or understanding what you are. Download here

Governance Works Newsletters

We produce a bi-monthly newsletter.

The November 07 Issue can be viewed here

The January 08 Issue can be viewed here

If you would like to subscribe to this newsletter, which also updates you on any recently addded resources, please email enquiries@governance-works.org