The Charity Commission

The Charity Commission is established by law as the regulator and registrar of charities in England and Wales. The Commission provides advice and guidance to help charities improve their performance.

Toolkits & templates:

• Charity Commission Governance Framework (2008).

Web address: http://www.charity-commission.gov.uk/tcc/govframe.asp

• The Essential Trustee: What you need to know (2008). Guidance from the Charity Commission for all who serve as trustees or directors on the governing body of a charity, or who are about to take up trustee responsibilities.

Web address: http://www.charitycommission.gov.uk/publications/cc3.asp