Icsa Charity Law And Governance Hdbook

The ICSA Charities Handbook provides clear and practical guidance on the law, regulation and procedure involved in running a charity. The book covers key areas of governance and compliance such as boards, trustees and officers, the Charity Commission and its requirements, and employment and volunteers.

Corporate Governance - A Practical Handbook is a user-friendly resource for those needing a practical set of tools to carry out the complex work of the board of directors. The writing is simple and direct with information icons to indicate particularly important passages. Drawing on research and international best commercial practice, this practical handbook provides clear, pragmatic guidance, effective techniques and must-know principles for good governance. No matter what your experience level — whether in a large corporate or a community not-for-profit - this book will inform and stimulate your thinking and help you build the best governance knowledge and practices for your organisation. Practical checklists, templates and tables enable the reader to develop a comprehensive set of governance tools and documents (eg performing a governance audit, developing business strategy and governance policies, recording minutes).

This book is a clear and practical guide to the legal and regulatory framework within which charities operate and its impact on their governance in the UK. Written by lawyers who specialize in advising charities, and drawing on the guidance provided by the UK's Charity Commission and HM Revenue & Customs as well as the relevant law, the book is aimed at the trustees and senior employees of charities and the lawyers, accountants, investment managers, and other professionals who advise them. Charity Governance deals comprehensively with charitable companies, charitable trusts, charitable incorporated organizations, and other charitable bodies, and with the legislative changes made by the UK's Charities Act 2006, the Companies Act 2006, and the Finance Act 2006. Written by a leading charity law firm, this guide will provide a practical account of the law and regulation applying to charities and how best to comply through good governance.