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: June 2017

Posted on June 20, 2017 by Dan Francis

What beneficiaries bring to trustee boards, an update on the new Charity Governance Code, the 2016 annual return, training and events, and more Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: May 2017

Posted on May 23, 2017 by Dan Francis

Dan Francis discusses our manifesto, models of governance, tips for building a successful new charity, governance code, Charity Commission news, training and events. Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: April 2017

Posted on April 19, 2017 by Dan Francis

The general election, our response to the Charity Governance Code consultation, the House of Lords report, training and events, and more Continue reading →

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Governance fundamental to stronger charities

Posted on March 27, 2017 by Dan Francis

What the House of Lords select committee on charities' report says about charity governance, and what charities can do in response. Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: March 2017

Posted on March 24, 2017 by Dan Francis

Charity Commission revises its regulatory approach, views on trustee boards in the Guardian, Lords to publish sector recommendations, training and events, and more. Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: February 2017

Posted on February 22, 2017 by Dan Francis

Charity Governance Code, research into support for trustees, The Road Ahead analysis of issues for the sector, training and events, and more Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: January 2017

Posted on January 25, 2017 by Dan Francis

Launch of research into trustee support, the Charity Governance Code, latest from the Charity Commission, upcoming events and more Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: December 2016

Posted on December 14, 2016 by Dan Francis

New governance guidance, data protection news, the Charity Governance Code, latest from the Charity Commissison, upcoming training and more Continue reading →

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What working on the easy-read Trustee Guide taught me about making trusteeship more accessible

Posted on December 9, 2016 by Dan Francis

A look the development of, and the thinking behind, the easy-read version of our Good Trustee Guide which launches today. Continue reading →

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Trustees’ Week special – governance round-up

Posted on November 4, 2016 by Dan Francis

Trustees' Week free content and discounts, the new charity governance code, and more Continue reading →

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