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 2020

Posted on June 30, 2020 by Dan Francis

This month, recommendations from the Charity Commission's report into RNIB and ACEVO's Home Truths report, plus the latest policy developments of interest to trustees Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: May 2020

Posted on May 28, 2020 by Dan Francis

What the corporate insolvency and governance bill means for charities, plus the latest governance news and events. Continue reading →

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Crisis governance: Support for trustees during the coronavirus pandemic

Posted on April 23, 2020 by Dan Francis

Our latest governance updates highlighting what support and guidance is out there for trustees during the covid-19 pandemic. Continue reading →

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Coronavirus and governance: What charity trustees need to think about

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Dan Francis

NCVO's governance expert identifies the important points charity trustees should consider as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: February 2020

Posted on February 19, 2020 by Dan Francis

Our round-up of last month's governance news includes: insights from Louise Thomson from The Governance Institute, a few of our blog recommendations and the latest in Charity Commision news. Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: January 2020

Posted on January 20, 2020 by Dan Francis

Our first governance news round-up of the year looks at the issues and challenges that trustee boards will face in 2020. Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: December 2019

Posted on December 12, 2019 by Dan Francis

In this months round-up we reflect on some of the big charity governance developments, and the latest in news, training and events. Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: November 2019 – Trustees’ Week special

Posted on November 4, 2019 by Dan Francis

As we begin Trustees' Week, Dan Francis provides an overview of the many ways NCVO are celebrating trustees and also shares important information on what trustees should be aware of in the upcoming general election. Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: October 2019

Posted on October 25, 2019 by Dan Francis

Our latest governance round-up looks at how you can access free trustee advertising, celebrating Trustees Week, an opportunity to fund innovation and a range of training and events to improve governance. Continue reading →

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Governance round-up: September 2019

Posted on October 1, 2019 by Dan Francis

Our round-up of last month's governance news includes: Brexit planning for boards, the upcoming Trustee Conference, the latest updates from the Charity Commission, and more Continue reading →

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