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Useful organisations

Several organisations provide information and resources for developing or supporting governance and management. These are general in nature, rather than specific to hospices, though many relate directly to the voluntary sector.

You can also find a selection of useful publications in this section of our website.

 

Organisations

 

The Forum of Chairmen of Independent Hospices

The Forum of Chairmen of Independent Hospices provides a useful source of support and advice for hospice chairs.

 

Website: www.fcih.org.uk  

 

The Association for Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (Acevo)

The Association for Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (Acevo) is the professional body for the Third Sector's chief executives. 

 

Website: www.acevo.org.uk

 

The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar for charities in England and Wales. 

 

Website: www.charitycommission.gov.uk

 

Companies House

Website: www.companieshouse.gov.uk

  

Directory of Social Change (DSC) 

Website: www.dsc.org.uk

 

The Institute of Chartered Secretaries & Administrators (ICSA)

Website: www.icsa.org.uk

 

London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC) 

Website: www.lvsc.org.uk

 

National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) provides a wide range of information, advice and support services, and represents the views of the sector to government and policy makers. 

 

Website: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk

 

Good governance: a code for the voluntary and community sector

Good governance: a code for the voluntary and community sector  has been written by the sector, for the sector. It is a practical and easy-to-use guide to help charities develop good practice. We support the code and encourage all charities - from large to small - to use it.

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