ICSA: The Chartered Governance Institute has today welcomed the benevolent approach to charity trustees that today’s Kids Company verdict has upheld, whilst recognising that the 221-page verdict contains important lessons for all those involved in the governance of charities. Overall, the judgement underscores the importance of good governance: of effective oversight, training, assurance and risk management, all of which is best supported by a governance professional.

Integrated indicators allow for stress testing of the organisation’s strategic plans, risk management strategies and control frameworks against extreme but plausible scenarios, ensuring preparedness and resilience.

DORA introduces various requirements for the management of ICT third-party risk and financial entities should start reviewing their contractual arrangements and documentation in preparation for its application.

An indispensable guide for those involved in governance within any trust, it aids and supports readers: identify and manage risks; comply with charity and company law; understand sources of income for trusts and their academies and explains the proper application and management of funds.

A practical, one-day course for anyone responsible for the management of corporate documents. Navigating the Digital Deluge: Strategic Document Retention in the GDPR & AI Era

A practical, one-day course for anyone responsible for the management of corporate documents. Navigating the Digital Deluge: Strategic Document Retention in the GDPR & AI Era

In this webinar industry experts discussed best practices for leveraging technology the right way—building trust, ensuring compliance, and strengthening governance in a rapidly evolving digital world.

This webinar explores the broader reform agenda shaping corporate governance in the UK and EU, with a particular focus on how these developments intersect with boardroom responsibilities, reporting obligations, and governance frameworks.

On Wednesday 14 January, 12.30–13.30 (GMT), join our webinar with Radojka Miljevic, Chair of the Code’s steering group, as we explore the newly refreshed Charity Governance Code. She will share insights into how the refresh was achieved, why behaviours are now central to the framework, and how charities can use the Code to inspire new reflections on what good governance looks like in practice.