Why Trustees are allowed to take risks with the charity’s future, so long as they have thought about it

Why independent advice is so important for any Trustee body that is not confident in making decisions about their investment risk.

Our thoughts on the new Civil Society Strategy

When it comes to investment, charities need to engage, not be entertained by fund manager presentations

Charities may have great plans and a timetable of events, but what happens when these plans get derailed?

What have we learnt so far and what has changed?

Signs of uncertainty after a decade of confidence

What a focus on impact and measurement in grant-making and charitable activity really means

And why signing up to an ESG index can be a good place to start

A detailed case study of our approach in supporting charities with their financial governance

An overview of findings from three recently published industry reports

And why Trustees have a duty to push back to make sure that the advice they are being given is reasonable and reliable

Or why Trustees should develop their appetite for risk

Swipe right for collaboration?

And how a good advisor asks the right questions to help Trustees find the right answers

Quantitative easing: what is the point of getting richer if all it means is that you should spend less?

And why Trustees with assets and contracts need to have sufficient liquidity to meet their ongoing obligations

The effects of asset inflation

Preparedness and how a good advisor can help

When things go wrong, and why it's important to have a concrete plan to mediate the issue as openly and honestly as possible