Charity Governance Code
This Code is a practical tool to help charities and their trustees develop high standards of governance.
Good governance
Good governance is fundamental to a charity’s success. It enables and supports a charity’s compliance with the law and relevant regulations. It also promotes a culture in which everything works towards fulfilling the charity’s vision.
About this Code
This Code is a practical tool to help charities and their trustees develop high standards of governance. Read more about this Code, using this Code to review governance and extra advice from our steering group partners.
Updating the Code
A public consultation has launched to refresh and reshape the Charity Governance Code.
The consultation is open to charities across the country. Both current users and people new to the Code are invited to provide feedback. Your feedback will help make sure the Code remains relevant and useful.