by editor | Nov 1, 2016 | Excellence, Governance, People
Meeting the expectations of our clients and service users is so important, but what happens when you know you can’t, and have to manage their expectations to a new reality? I write this on a Sunday afternoon flight returning from a weeks holiday in Lanzarote. We...
by editor | Jul 10, 2015 | Excellence, Governance, People
Having been in both camps, I have great admiration for both Trustees and staff (and regular volunteers) of our many churches and charities. They all do such great work that keeps this country going, and meet so many of the needs of so many people. However, as I have...
by editor | Jun 19, 2015 | Governance
Over the last few weeks I have been thinking a lot about governance and, in particular, the governance that I see in the charities and other organisations that I deal with, and that I read about. Governance is so important, and the success and future of your...
by editor | Mar 21, 2015 | Excellence, Governance, News
As we come toward the end of the financial year, I thought it would be helpful to remind you of a few things that your charity needs to be thinking of in preparation for some changes that are coming in. 1. Year End Accounts All charities and churches, registered or...
by editor | Feb 27, 2015 | Excellence, Governance, People
I read an interesting article recently about a large, well known charity in the UK. This charity has grown hugely over the last few years, helped by the fact that it has been awarded millions of pounds from the UK government towards its work as well as from other...
by editor | Feb 8, 2015 | Excellence, Governance, People
So, our family has changed recently with the arrival of a new foster daughter. This is the biggest change in our family since the arrival of our adopted daughter nearly 7 years ago. It moves us from a settled, comfortable state to working out new roles and routines....
