Charity Trusteeship James Newell Senior Associate – Fundraising & Management Trustee (Finance and Personnel) – The Howard League for Penal Reform
My background Around 7 years in the sector. Small charities – reporting to trustees. Big charities – more distance from the board. Fundraiser/Consultant – pitching to trustees. Current Trustee of a national charity. Past Trustee of small charities.
Trustees in the Voluntary Sector What is ‘trusteeship’? Why ‘voluntary’? Non-executive directors. In real terms. Your risk.
Why do People Become Trustees? Personal development. Chance to shape the future development of a charity/cause you care about.
The Essential Trustee (CC3) http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/publication s/cc3.aspx#b1 Guidance from the Charity Commission.
The Good Trustee Guide http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/products- services/publications/good-trustee-guide Far more in-depth than CC3. Includes ‘how to’ guides, real -life case studies and references to the appropriate Charity Commission guides.
Responsibilities of Trustees. Charity trustees are the people who serve on the governing body of a charity. They may be known as trustees, directors, board members, governors or committee members. Charity trustees are responsible for the general control and management of the administration of a charity.
Key Duties Compliance Prudence Care Delegation
Key CC Publications Internal Financial Controls for Charities CC8 Trustee expenses and payments CC11 Charities and Investment Matters: A guide CC14 for trustees Charity Reporting and Accounting: The CC15b essentials April 2009 Receipts and Payments Accounts Pack CC16 Accruals Accounts Pack CC17 Charities and Fundraising CC20 Registering as a Charity CC21 Users on Board: Beneficiaries who become CC24 trustees Charities and Risk Management: A guide for CC26 trustees Sales, leases, transfers or mortgages: What trustees need to know about disposing of CC28 charity land Finding New Trustees: What charities need CC30 to know Acquiring Land CC33 Collaborative Working and Mergers: An CC34 introduction Charities and Public Service Delivery: An CC37 introduction and overview Appointing Nominees and Custodians: Guidance under s.19(4) of the Trustee Act CC42 2000 Charities and Meetings CC48 Charities and Insurance CC49 Charities and Commercial Partners RS2 Collaborative Working and Mergers RS4 Tell it like it is: The extent of charity reserves RS13 and reserve policies Stand and Deliver: The future for charities RS15 providing public services Charity Commission Risk Framework A Guide to Conflicts of Interest for Charity Trustees
Thank you! Any questions? Feel free to contact me: James Newell jnewell@ks.co.uk 07843 422 816 uk.linkedin.com/in/jamesnewell1/
Selecting Trustees Effectively Eric Burrow Principal Consultant HR Insight
What are you looking for in a new Trustee? Skills Knowledge Experience
How are Trustees Appointed? Nomination by other Trustees Elected by Charity’s members As a result of their existing position in the community – “ex officio”
Required Attributes and Competencies Communications Financial Acumen Connections Marketing Availability of Time
Make up of the Trustee Board Range of Experience Diversity Commitment to the Charity
Job Description Main responsibilities expected of the individual as a Trustee Reporting processes and connections inside and outside the organisation Standards expected of the Trustee How much time will be required to fulfil the role
Selection Process Open and Transparent Stages in the process Structure of the Interview and make up of the Interview Panel Use of Objective Testing Decision Making and Timescales Involved
Interview Structure Consistency of Questions to Candidates Mix of Open and Closed Questions? Examples of How They Have Been Successful Examples of What They Can Bring to the Organisation Checking There is a Good Match between the Individual and the Organisation – Ethos, Drive and Commitment Panel Preparation – Who asks questions, takes notes.
What To Look For in a Candidate Understanding of the Organisation and its Goals Motivation to become a Trustee Awareness of Their Legal Responsibilities Ability to Communicate and Represent the Organisation How They Can Improve the Organisation’s Reach in the Community No Conflicts of Interest Time Availability
Decision Process Review of the Interview Notes from the Panel Analysis of any Formal Testing - Psychometrics Review of any Verification Results - DBS Check of Charities Commission Register Confirmation of Decision Notification of Appointment to Interested Parties
Documentation for a New Trustee Organisation’s Governing Plan Latest Annual Report and Accounts Minutes of Recent Trustee Meetings Guidance on the Legal Responsibilities of a Trustee Policy on Conflict of Interest Strategic Plans Mission Statement and Values
Contact details Eric Burrow 020 8848 5522 eburrow@hrinsight.co.uk
Trustees rustees – Ho How to to fi find nd th the e bes est t fo for you r your r Ch Char arity ity Pamela Butler Balanced People Recruitment
The Board Current skills & knowledge Future requirements Gaps Diversity Reflective of the membership Belief in the mission of the Charity
Charity Governance Review Quality, Experience & Diversity of Trustees Lack of disclosure of the selection process Only 6% disclose the skills of their Trustees “The search for board candidates should be conducted, and appointments made, on merit, against objective criteria and with due regard for the benefits of diversity on the board, including gender.” UK C K Corpora porate te Gover ernance ce Code de
Ways and means…. Proactive verses Reactive Word of mouth, existing Trustees & Network Free Advertising & Volunteer Organisations Proactive Search and Selection – using Recruitment consultancies?
Fr Free ee Ad Adve vertisi rtising ng Bar in the Community The Big Give – Trustee Finder Arts and Business Charity Finance Group NPC perspectives, ‘Talking about results, September 2010
Free Advertising continued Charity JOB Do-it The Guardian
Free Advertising continued The Honorary Treasurers Forum The Institute of Chartered Accountants for England and Wales (ICAEW) Trustee Bank
Additional Services The Smart programme TrusteeWorks Trustees Unlimited
Balanced People Specialist Not for Profit Recruitment consultancy Fully owned by Kingston Smith LLP Competitive rates agreed at the start of the process Flat fee for Trustee recruitment of £5k Full Payment only on Placement
Balanced People Extensive database built up over 30 years Access to external job websites included Fully managed recruitment process Assistance in Skills Identification Ambassador for your Charity Candidates Pre – interviewed - Shortlist Reference checking and collection
Testimonials Balanced People and Pamela Butler provided a Trustee recruitment service, which delivered high quality candidates for interview, drawing from an industry sectors to which the Charity did not have access. The Charity was therefore been able to attract a Trustee with specific skills to complement its Trust Board, from outside its normal area of operation, in a cost effective method. Jeff Adamson, Director of Finance & Administration Greenwich Foundation
More Information? Pamela Butler 020 7306 5698 Nanja Fourie 020 7306 5668 Sue Chenery 020 7306 5667 Balanced People Recruitment
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