Welcome

Welcome to the Governance Support Programme. 

What is governance?

Governance is concerned with accountability and responsibilities; it describes how the organisation is directed and controlled. In particular, governance is concerned with organisation, management and policies.

The Charity Commission have published a code for the voluntary and Community Sector:

An effective board will provide good governance and leadership by:

  • Understanding their role
  •  Ensuring delivery of organisational purpose
  • Working effectively both as individuals and a team
  • Exercising effective control
  • Behaving with integrity
  • Being open and accountable
We have produced a Vista Governance pack and podcasts (available below) which are designed to help you be an effective Trustee.  Both can be used by established and experienced Trustees as well as by people new to the role.

Governance Pack

Governance Podcasts - governance in mini soundbites.

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ViSTA supports and enables good governance and effective leadership in the voluntary and community sector by offering you a 2 hour free workshop. 

The training can be held at your workplace or in the ViSTA training room in Langport.  We will cover any of the following topics: 

  • Roles and Responsibilities for Trustees
  • Governing Body and Fundraising 
  • Governing Body and Volunteer Management 
  • Governance and Strategic Planning
  • Governance and Good Financial Stewardship 

All you need to do is brief us about what you would like to cover and explain any specific areas that you would like help in.  We ask that you organise the venue and attendees.

Contact Angela or Laura on 08453 580372 or email laura@vistaproject.org.uk

We have a confidential, individual support service offering trustees or committee members mentoring and coaching.  ViSTA has a team of volunteer mentors whohave been selected for their wide range of experience and expertise in relation to governing and managing in the voluntary sector.  This service is available free of charge and we are actively seeking funds to extend and develop this provision.  If you would like to find out more, please email angela@vistaproject.org.uk

We are offering this area of the ViSTA website as a resource for trustees and committee members and will post up documents, policies and other resources to support governance across Somerset.