Research shows that many charities do not provide any training to new trustees

Research by the Charity Commission reveals that many organisations joining the register of charities do not provide any training to new trustees. The online research suggests that charities-to-be may not be preparing their trustees for the duties and responsibilities they will face.

The survey findings were unveiled in the first of a new series of registration bulletins launched on 9 November 2011, titled More than just a Number. The regular bulletins will provide facts and figures on new registrations and highlight themes and emerging trends in the charity sector, as well as promote good practice. Sam Younger, Chief Executive of the Charity Commission said:
"This first registration bulletin offers a unique insight into the range and profile of organisations that have recently joined the Register of charities... While there is plenty of evidence of forward thinking, we would like to see these new charities recruiting more widely and offering new trustees more training and support. When starting out as a charity, it is essential to have strong governance arrangements in place. These are the foundations upon which successful charities are built."

Click here to read the first registration bulletin click here, or to read related articles from The Guardian and Civil Society Governance click here and here.