Governance

Good governance is vital.  It comes from having a structure that lets you make effective decisions, in an organised and accountable way and positively influences how you are perceived by others. It is an essential requirement for funding applications.

Effective governance:

• Ensures you have a decision making structure
• Defines your roles and responsibilities within that structure
• Helps you understand your legal responsibilities
• Provides a framework for managing written documentation and records
• Helps to define who you can help and how to provide the best help possible
• Ensures accountability
• Helps you to be seen as a trustworthy organisaton

Community Action Norfolk can help you:

• identify the best legal structure  for your organisation
• understand your members roles and responsibilities
• get the best from your meetings and manage your decision making
• provide any training you may need
• develop suitable policies by providing templates
• understand your finances and budgeting
• Advice on working with other organisations (Charity Commission, HMRC, funders)
• Stay safe and legal

Community Action Norfolk has extensive experience working with organisations of all types and sizes, whether you are a village hall committee or a budding social enterprise we can provide the advice you need to succeed. 

Summary

Good governance is vital.  It comes from having a structure that lets you make effective decisions, in an organised and accountable way and positively influences how you are perceived by others.  Community Action Norfolk has extensive experience working with organisations of all types and sizes, whether you are a village hall committee or a budding social enterprise we can provide the advice you need to succeed.