Author Archives: Dan Francis

Dan Francis

About Dan Francis

Dan is responsible for NCVO’s governance consultancy offer, focusing on governance reviews, board performance and trustee training. He joined NCVO from the National Union of Students (NUS) where, as a long standing consultant, he supported the organisational development of local students’ unions as charities.

Governance round-up: April 2018

Posted on April 17, 2018 by Dan Francis

In this month's round-up: the new Charity Commission chair makes her first keynote speech at NCVO's Annual Conference, news on our new safeguarding course, new research on the gender pay gap, and more. Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: March 2018

Posted on March 21, 2018 by Dan Francis

This month: a new report on awareness of the new Charity Governance Code, Oxfam's appointment of a new independent safeguarding commission, upcoming training events, and more Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: February 2018

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Dan Francis

In the round-up this month Dan focuses specifically on practical actions, tools and resources which boards can use to either improve their policies or assurance. Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: January 2018

Posted on January 17, 2018 by Dan Francis

This month we looks at charity incorporated organisation (CIO) conversion and how to do this. We also talk about the new Charity Commission welcome pack for new trustees, training and events, and more. Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: December 2017

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Dan Francis

A look back at the big governance-related events of 2017. We also have the latest from the Charity Commission, a new podcast, events, and more Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: November 2017

Posted on November 15, 2017 by Dan Francis

This month: Trustees' Week, Taken on Trust research, Governance Forum, Reminder on Annual Return consultation, and upcoming training and events Continue reading →

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Taken on Trust research

Posted on November 13, 2017 by Dan Francis

Our response to the findings in the Charity Commission's research into the awareness and the effectiveness of charity trustees in England and Wales Continue reading →

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New podcast – Charity governance: Strengthening your board

Posted on November 3, 2017 by Dan Francis

The third episode of NCVO's podcast series, this time looking at governance, with a particular focus on small charities Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: October 2017

Posted on October 17, 2017 by Dan Francis

This month, using the new Charity Governance Code, Trustees Week, news on charity registrations, training and events, and more Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: September 2017

Posted on September 19, 2017 by Dan Francis

In this round-up, Dan discusses Kid's Company, CIO conversion, charity governance APPG focus, the Lobbying Act, new from the Charity Commission, and more. Continue reading →

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