Tag Archives: Trustee

Can charities solve new problems?

Posted on October 9, 2013 by ianchisnall

I wrote last week on the disastrous approach by Bournemouth Borough Council in trying to operate some of their museums and open spaces through three charitable structures. As a result of this decision and the lack of experience by the Borough Council in … Continue reading →

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The Benefit of Public Benefit

Posted on September 6, 2013 by ianchisnall

One of the most significant pieces of legislation introduced by the last Government for the world that I inhabit was the Charities Act 2006. It introduced the need for charities to explain in their annual reports how they provide benefit to … Continue reading →

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How not to run a charity

Posted on September 2, 2013 by ianchisnall

The charitable sector is generally held in high regard by the population at large, but it is not perfect and there are some examples of charities and their Trustees acting in a manner that is in conflict with all reasonable … Continue reading →

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Paying people to do good

Posted on August 8, 2013 by ianchisnall

Can we justify paying people to do good on our behalf, or should doing good be something that all of us do at personal cost to only ourselves? If we are prepared to pay others, is there a limit to how much? On … Continue reading →

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An important proposal, that demands evidence

Posted on June 17, 2013 by ianchisnall

A recent edition of Third Sector magazine included a discussion between Emma Burrows of Trowers & Hamlin Solicitors and Rodney Buse, Chair designate of the Guide Dogs for the Blind. The article was entitled “Board Talk: Should you have the right … Continue reading →

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What a William

Posted on December 4, 2012 by ianchisnall

William Shawcross, the new Chairman of the Charity Commission took up his two-day a week, £50,000 per year post in October replacing Dame Suzi Leather who had served in the role since 2006. He made his first public speech at the ACEVO annual conference on 29th … Continue reading →

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