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The Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators (ICSA) has developed
a new set of guidelines to raise the standard of governance in the charity
sector.
Released to the sector for consultation, ‘Principles of Good Governance
for Charities’ aims to provide trustees with a "broader understanding
of the issues involved so that they can think about practical ways in
which governance arrangements could be developed".
Louise Siveter, assistant director policy unit, said: "There is
continuing support for the guidance and it is hoped that the principles
will be adopted as an aid to improving performance, effectiveness and
governance standards in the not-for-profit sector."
The ISCA is interested in hearing
the thoughts those who work
or are involved with charities and not-for-profit organisations, particularly
regarding the issue of the "comply or explain" approach which
is currently endorsed in the guidelines. Copies of the document can be
obtained by contacting Louise Siveter at siveterl@icsa.co.uk. The deadline
for submissions is Friday 30 July.
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