A range of useful links and resources for community groups and voluntary organisations in Exeter. For more information and support tailored to you, including template policies, please get in touch.
The essential trustee: what you need to know, what you need to do (The Charity Commission)
Guidance explaining the key duties of charity trustees, and what trustees need to do to carry out these duties competently.
Introduction to legal forms (NCVO)
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 (Resource Centre)
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 (The Charity Commission)
Information on the trustee role and board.
Introduction to legal forms (NCVO)
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 (Resource Centre)
Simple explanations of different types of not-for-profit organisation, and what to consider when choosing a legal structure.
Writing a constitution (NCVO)
Guidance on writing a constitution with links to various model governing documents.
Constitutions (Resource Centre)
Guidance for volunteer management (Devon Voluntary Action)
Ownership and management of assets (Locality)
Support to help communities own and manage land and buildings.
Managing village halls (ACRE)
How to insure your charity (The Charity Comission)
Guidance on how and when to insure your charity and information on the different types of insurance.
How to choose insurance for your charity (NCVO)
Comparisons of software and digital tools (NCVO)
Guidance for charities and community groups on choosing digital tools, including fundraising platforms, online survey builders and choosing a database.
An introduction to digital communications, campaigns and content in the charity sector, as well as key organisations providing support.
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