Surviving a merger was the biggest test of my career
One charity chief executive says surviving the merger process is down to commitment, maintaining a sense of humour, and accepting support
January 2018
Charity leadership
Charity Commission heralds new start for charities and government
David Brindle
Sector breathes sigh of relief as Tory peer Tina Stowell is named for top post at regulator, while the other candidate, Rob Wilson, takes a pop at charities
November 2017
Judi Dench: 'Practical support is just as important as the name on the letterhead'
Want to be a charity trustee? I've done it for years and I'm not sure it's worth it
David Walker
August 2017
Charity leadership
How charities can work with tech companies
Charities know that digital technology can boost their impact, but getting started is a challenge. Here are some tips
Charity leadership
Two years on from Kids Company, it's time to decide if charities are worth saving
Asheem Singh
Camila Batmanghelidjh’s work was monitored by volunteer trustees but this is no way to run vital services. No wonder charities struggle to survive
Charity leadership
What you need to know to be a charity trustee
With Kids Company’s travails in the news again, here’s some guidance on charity trustee responsibilities, from finances to overseeing staff and volunteers
July 2017
Charity leadership
How charities must transform for the digital age
Zoe Amar
Charity leadership
Charities muzzled by gagging law? No, we've embraced a culture of silence
Asheem Singh
June 2017
I survived child abuse and now I'm a trustee for the small charity that helped me
Dawn Neville
Charity leadership
Charities must put those we help on the board of trustees
Joel Rose
May 2017
Charity leadership
How to build a successful charity from scratch – in seven easy steps
As a serial founder, I know running a charity is harder than business. Here’s my advice, from avoiding fraud to managing finance and hiring on a budget
Charity leadership
What charities need to know about campaigning in the 2017 general election
Most charities can campaign in the run-up to Theresa May’s snap election, but be aware of rules about donations, hustings and canvassing
Top tips: how to be the best charity trustee
Connect to networks, get some training and be visible to staff: five tips to help new trustees contribute fully to their voluntary sector board
April 2017
Confessions of a charity professional
'Founder syndrome': the strong personality crippling my charity
Anonymous
Their passion and commitment are crucial in the early years, but founders too often become stubborn and dictatorial. They must know when it’s time to go
March 2017
Charity leadership
Charities could lose a third of staff if they don't get a grip on digital skills
Charity leadership
Charities may be in crisis, but getting rid of unpaid trustees will not help
Shivaji Shiva
Charity leadership
'Trustees are a nightmare!': readers on charity leadership
Charity leadership
International Women's Day: think women are making progress in charities? The facts
February 2017
Confessions of a charity professional
As a charity boss, I despair of Victorian attitudes ruining our good work
Anonymous
Inept volunteer trustees are driving chief executives like me out of the sector, exhausted by the power struggles, competing agendas and amateurism
