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Charity Commission governance framework

How governance works within the Charity Commission: detailed information.

• From: The Charity Commission
• Published: 1 December 2015
• Last updated: 25 October 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England and Wales

Documents

Governance framework

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Appendix I: Schedule 1, Charities Act 2011

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Appendix 2: Registration and declaration of interests

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Appendix 3: Levels of delegated authority

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Appendix 4: Standing orders for board and committee meetings

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Appendix 5: Audit and risk committee terms of reference

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Appendix 6: Board Member Profile

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Details

The commission’s governance framework sets out the roles, responsibilities and procedures for the effective and efficient conduct of its business. It covers:

• the structure of the commission
• its regulatory approach, mission and values
• how transparency is maintained
• how the board works and its relationship to the directors’ group

The framework is approved by the board and is reviewed regularly.

Published 1 December 2015
Last updated 25 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 25 October 2023

   Added Appendix 6: Board Member Profile.

2. 6 December 2018

   Charity Commission governance framework update - effective September 2018.

3. 1 December 2015

   First published.