Governance

The resources below provide advice and guidance on choosing and / or reviewing your governance structure. For further on this topic please see the Governance section of the Sporting Heritage toolkit.

If you are setting up a new SSN then this ‘Start up’ document brings together the key points you will need to cover.

Governance structures

• ‘At a glance’ summary of governance structures
• Kingston Smith Moore – Charities governance toolkit
• Code of Good Governance principles
• A guide to vision, mission and values

Model documents

• Charity Commission – Association model constitution
• Charity Commission – Foundation model constitution
• Model constitution for a small charity

Boards and Trustees

• Top tips for effective board meetings
• Charity Commission – Essential trustee infographic
• Skills audit (part 1 of 2)
• Skills audit (part 2 of 2)
• Trustees and Fundraising – A practical guide

Running meetings

Agenda template