# Charity Commission launches knowledge-testing quiz for trustees

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/2023/09/26/charity-commission-launches-knowledge-testing-quiz-for-trustees/
- Published: 2023-09-26T08:23:00+01:00
- Author: Melanie May

**Trustees can now test their knowledge through a quiz, launched by the Charity 
Commission. The quiz is part of the next phase of the Commission’s trustee campaign,
which aims to increase charity trustees’ knowledge and support governance.**

[The quiz](https://beingacharitytrustee.campaign.gov.uk/take-the-trustee-quiz/) 
has a variety of questions based on everyday scenarios that trustees may run into
at their charity. It aims to help them identify knowledge gaps and is for trustees
at all levels of experience. The Commission hopes it will inspire trustees to upskill.

The quiz takes around three minutes and covers a range of topics, including conflicts
of interest and safeguarding. Feedback is provided for each question, and users 
are pointed to further guidance from the regulator, including its [5-minute guides](https://beingacharitytrustee.campaign.gov.uk/)
on areas including governance, managing finances, conflicts of interest, decision
making, reporting, safeguarding, and political activity and campaigning.

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Paul Latham, Director of Communications and Policy at the Charity Commission, commented:

> “The 700,000 trustees in England and Wales provide a vital service, not just to
> their individual charity, but to society more widely.
>  
> “As regulator, we have an important role in supporting them to do the best job
> possible, ensuring they have the resources they need to fulfil their legal duties
> and responsibilities with confidence. Our trustee campaign aims to do just that,
> engaging trustees with thought-provoking content, and encouraging them to reflect
> on their skills and knowledge and whether there are any gaps in their awareness
> that our guidance can help fill.
>  
> “We encourage all trustees to take our new quiz – it’s quick and designed to be
> fun, but it will also help you assess your own knowledge, and take action to address
> any areas in which you might need more support or learning.”

The Commission’s online campaign runs from 25 September until 12 November, culminating
in [Trustees Week](https://trusteesweek.org/) (6 to 10 November) which is run by
the Commission alongside partners within the sector.

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