A consultation process is seeking views on the Charity
Governance Code and a suggested 'light refresh' of the
current version
The Code, first introduced over 14 years ago, is overseen and
developed by a Steering Committee of representatives from charity
sector capacity and support bodies – the Chartered Institute
of Governance, NCVO, Association of Chairs, Small Charities
Coalition, ACEVO (Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary
Organisations) and Wales Council for Voluntary Action. The Charity
Commission endorses the code and strongly encourages charities to
use it.
The Steering Group recognises that good governance evolves and
so do the expectations of the wide variety of charity sector
stakeholders. It is important that the Code should remain relevant,
with regular reviews and updating. However, this needs to be
balanced against the potential disruption change can cause to those
who use the Code and the time and resources it can require for an
organisation
