Charity trustees are ultimately responsible for fundraising. This plain-English guide summarises the Charity Commission’s updated CC20/CC40 guidance and gives a practical board checklist to reduce risk and protect public trust.
Good governance is the foundation of a successful charity and the resources below will help you to achieve this. Strong boards, clear structures, and well-defined responsibilities help ensure that your organisation can fulfil its mission, remain accountable, and operate with integrity. Whether you are a trustee, senior leader, or part of a charity team, having…
Data retention schedule last updated August 2025. See also the privacy notice. Data category Examples Retention period Action on expiry Justification Responsibility Marketing data Mailing lists, campaign records, consents. 2 years since last contact. Delete. UK GDPR, Consent validity. Marketing/ Director Website user data User accounts, analytics, contact forms. 2 years since last activity. Delete.…
Governance & assurance Stronger governance helps charities make confident decisions, manage risk, and build trust. Sailfin provides practical support to strengthen frameworks, develop trustees, and improve assurance without adding unnecessary bureaucracy. Who’s it for We help charities create governance that supports good leadership and effective delivery. Trustees, chairs, boards, & subcommittees Support to improve effectiveness,…
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