Each charity requires a body of trustees to lead and govern the organisation. The Charities Act 2011 defines trustees as ‘…the persons having the general control and management of the administration of a charity’ (s.177).

Guidance for charities in using best practice principles to define the role and responsibilities for charity trustees.

This guidance note offers an example of a specimen letter to be sent to a new trustee of an unincorporated charity. As such, it is an outline for charities to amend to suit their needs. Charities are urged to ensure that all relevant factors relating to their organisation are included in such letters.

This guidance note offers an example of an appointment letter to be sent to a new director/trustee of a charitable company.

This CGIUKI guidance note is aimed at trustees in England and Wales and can be adapted for any size of charity to reflect good practice for each organisation’s needs.

This guidance note offers an example of a specimen letter of declaration by a new trustee.

Guidance for charities in using best practice principles to define the roles and duties of charity trustees – charity guidance notes and best practice guides.

Guidance for charities in using good practice principles to create governing documents.

This guidance note offers the charity secretary or governance professional of a charitable company limited by guarantee an outline of the information that should be considered when dealing with the change of trustee and director.