In NCVO’s latest Charity governance round-up they have included information about a new simple compliance checklist for trustees they have developed; the Charity Commission’s welcome pack for new trustees; and the Association of Chairs new Beacon programme for chairs leading smaller charities. 
NCVO compliance checklist
A vital component of organisational effectiveness is ensuring compliance with legislation. This involves not only being sure of all of the legislation that applies to your organisation and complying with it, but also being able to demonstrate compliance by keeping records of checks, having policies and procedures around the legislation, and having evidence that people are taking responsibility for compliance. NCVO have developed a simple compliance checklist designed to help your board navigate these responsibilities. To view the checklist, visit: https://knowhownonprofit.org/organisation/operations/legal/legal
Charity Commission’s welcome pack for new trustees
The Charity Commission has launched its new welcome pack which will be sent to new trustees. The pack is designed to introduce trustees to their role and has been described by Sarah Atkinson, director of policy, planning and communications at the Charity Commission as a ‘friendly but firm regulatory welcome handshake’.
To view the welcome pack visit: www.gov.uk/government/publications/charity-trustee-welcome-pack
Beacon programme for chairs leading smaller charities
The Association of Chairs Beacon programme, a National Lottery-funded programme for chairs and vice chairs of smaller charities (with an annual income of under £1m) across England, will offer a range of tailored activities, free practical written resources and webinars and opportunities for chairs to share ideas and learn from each other. For more information about the programme, visit: www.associationofchairs.org.uk/beacon/