A Companies Office information hub about the incorporated societies law changes and what your society will need to do to…
Links to COVID-19 information that is relevant to the community sector - for organisations and how they work, their staff…
While the model of governance may vary for each charity, there are common core roles and governance functions that need…
This guide for people who are, or are thinking about becoming, board members of a charity.
Helpful tips for organisations who have decided to apply to become a registered charity, making sure you have all the…
The ten key changes in the 2022 Act that incorporated societies need to be aware of.
Timeline of key dates for existing incorporated societies to update rules and reregister.
A downloadable document giving an overview of the information contained in the online Community Resource Kit.
A comprehensive online course about good governance for Incorporated Societies and Charities.
Advantages and disadvantages of different types of decision making - the process of deciding about something important, especially in a…
Governance resources for social sector organisations - read about specific topics or download a full guide for goverance in social…
Many people assume that if they want to make a difference they need to set up a charity or a…
A sample agenda and guide to the 'on the day' running of an AGM.
Planning an AGM? This overview of a well-organised AGM includes helpful hints and templates.
A guide to holding effective and enjoyable meetings, covering planning and the meeting process.
A toolbox designed to encourage community organisations and marae to consider the health and wellbeing of everyone involved with their…
A simple template to present easy-to-understand financial information that all your governance group will understand.
An overview of the balance sheet to help people charged with the governance of not-for-profit organisations make informed decisions.
Covering the questions a not-for-profit treasurer needs to ask - this handbook aims to make your job a bit easier.
A charitable trust is an agreement between people (called trustees) to manage property, over which they have control, for charitable…