# The Charity Trustees Handbook

- Link: https://fundraising.co.uk/books/the-charity-trustees-handbook-key-guides/
- Published: 2017-09-15T07:54:00+01:00
- Author: Howard Lake

**The charity sector survives and thrives thanks to people like you – people who
volunteer as trustees for the benefit of others. The responsibility of trusteeship,
and the volume of legal information on what you should and should not do, however,
can be overwhelming. **

This bestselling guide will help you find your way and make good decisions. It provides
easy to understand information about the responsibilities of trustee boards and 
straightforward advice on planning the work of the organisation, getting funding,
and managing staff and volunteers.

## Who is this book for?

New or prospective trustees, or those wishing to brush up their governance skills.
It is also useful to those from other sectors seeking an update on charity governance
and students on third sector courses.

## Reviews

“I really welcome this comprehensive guide which will be especially useful for new
trustees or those considering engaging in a trustee role. The chapter ‘‘Is trusteeship
for you?’’ is timely, well written and clear and, in recent times, the best I’ve
seen.”
**Jenny Berry**, Director of Leadership and Governance, ACEVO

“This is a very practical guide to being a charity trustee which covers all you 
need to know in a straightforward, jargon-free style.”
**Lindsay Driscoll**, Charity
Governance Consultant

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