Resources – Exeter Community Initiatives

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The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do. – Guidance explaining the key duties of charity trustees, and what trustees need to do to carry out these duties competently.
Introduction to legal forms – Guidance explaining the key duties of charity trustees, and what trustees need to do to carry out these duties competently.
Choosing the right legal structure – Simple explanations of different types of not-for-profit organisation, and what to consider when choosing a legal structure.

Trustee role and board– detailed information. Information on the trustee role and board.
Introduction to legal forms – Guidance explaining the key duties of charity trustees, and what trustees need to do to carry out these duties competently.
Choosing the right legal structure – Simple explanations of different types of not-for-profit organisation, and what to consider when choosing a legal structure.

Writing a constitution – Guidance on writing a constitution with links to various model governing documents.
Constitutions – A step-by-step guide to writing a constitution for a small community group.

Volunteer management – Guidance, information and training opportunities.
Guidance for volunteer management – Guidance, templates, best practice and top tips around managing volunteers.
Managing Buildings – Support to help communities own and manage land and buildings.
Managing village halls – Guidance on managing village halls, lots of which is relevant to urban community centres too.

How to insure your charity – Guidance on how and when to insure your charity and information on the different types of insurance.
How to choose insurance for your charity – 10 questions to help you choose insurance for your charity.

Comparisons of software and digital tools – Guidance for charities and community groups on choosing digital tools, including fundraising platforms, online survey builders and choosing a database.
Understanding digital communications, campaigns and content – An introduction to digital communications, campaigns and content in the charity sector, as well as key organisations providing support.
Canva – A graphic design tool that can be used to create social media graphics, posters and other visual content.