Table of Contents

Legal and regulatory context Constitution The governing document Governance and management Trustees and officers Members and membership matters Public accounting and reporting Good stewardship: the custody and correct application of funds and assets Operating the charity Resourcing the charity: funding and fundraising

About the Author

Cecile Gillard is a lawyer and a specialist in charity and company law. As well as advising on legal and regulatory issues, she particularly provides support for organisations and professional advisers in governance and constitutional matters. Her work supports social enterprises, charities and other "not-for-profits" in England and Wales and in Scotland.