Support for Charity Trustees in Leamington Spa
Trustees sit on the governing body of a charity and are ultimately responsible for the running of the charity. They can also be known as directors, board members, governors or committee members.
The trustees of charitable organisations have a number of duties and responsibilities, including:
- Trustees must avoid any conflict between their personal interests and those of the charity.
- Trustees have a duty to act reasonably and prudently in all matters relating to their charity
- Trustees are responsible for the proper administration of the charity
- Trustees must safeguard and protect the assets of the charity
- Trustees must act in the best interests of their charity
- Trustees have collective responsibility for the charity
Charity trustees have a responsibility to make sure that the organisation complies with the requirements of the Charities Commission and, for incorporated companies, the demands of Companies House.
Michael Harwood & Co can help
At Michael Harwood & Co we appreciate that there are many complex demands placed on today's trustees. Further still, frequent changes in legislation and regulations can make the role of a trustee even more difficult.
Michael Harwood & Co have a wealth of experience in working with trustees and offer a range of services designed to support charity trustees. We can:
- Review compliance and potential risks to the organisation's finances
- If incorporated, assist with company secretarial issues, including filing annual returns
- Assist trustees in the development and ongoing monitoring of strategic plans
- Carry out governance performance reviews.
In addition, Michael Harwood & Co can help charities with:
- Support for trustees, including Charity Commission compliance
- Fundraising and Gift Aid tax reclaims
- VAT and other taxation issues
- Setting up a new charity and completing the necessary registrations
- Audit and independent examinations including compliance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities
- Accounting and bookkeeping
- Payroll giving and payroll preparation
- Financial planning and management strategies
With our in-depth knowledge of the voluntary sector, Michael Harwood & Co are well placed to support charity trustees in Leamington Spa and the surrounding area. Our team will help to ensure that the organisation is run properly and efficiently - please contact us for further information.