Revised Charity Governance Code

The Charity Governance Code (the 'Code') is a voluntary tool that sets out the principles and recommended practices for good governance in charities in England and Wales.

While not a legal requirement, it is endorsed by the Charity Commission and widely recognised as the benchmark for good practice in charity governance. It encourages an 'apply or explain' approach which invites boards to either adopt its practices or explain why they have made departed from the Code's recommendations.

Published on 3 November, the revisions to the Code are significant and introduce eight core principles for Charities and their boards to consider when governing.

The key changes are as follows: