Key governance and investment issues concerning some of the UK’s largest charities will soon be under the spotlight due to a new survey scheduled to take place over coming months.

The survey, conducted by Watson Wyatt, one of the country’s largest investment consulting firms and supported by Charity Times, will form part of a comprehensive research project into current practices and industry issues among European charities. Trustees taking part in the study will answer a range of questions on such issues as governance structure and the decision-making processes currently in place for key matters such as investment policy, disbursements and personnel.

“We’d like to shed light on the attitudes of charity trustees and governors around Europe towards fundamental issues affecting the investment policy and governance of charities,” explains researcher Mirko Cardinale.

The results are to be published in the new year by Charity Times and those participating will receive a short report, detailing the main results of the UK survey and how they compare with other European countries. Interested parties should email peterd@charitytimes.com for details.