Charity Governance
“It is easy to dodge our responsibilities, but we cannot dodge the consequences of dodging our responsibilities.” Sir Josiah Stamp
At Dua Governance, we help charities and organisations build strong, transparent, and effective governance. Our expert advisory services ensure compliance, accountability, and ethical leadership in line with Charity Commission standards. Our services include:
DUA Governance Standard
Good governance is more than policies and reports — it’s about trust, accountability, and clear financial oversight.
Our framework is built around four outcomes and eighteen practical criteria, designed to give trustees and executives clarity, confidence, and credibility
DUA Governance Standard – Four Outcomes
The DUA Standard is built around four key outcomes that every well-run charity should achieve:
- Trustees- provide effective leadership and sound governance.
- Strong financial- controls are established.
- Finance is overseen– by competent and capable staff.
- Charitable spending— including Zakat — is transparent and well-governed.
DUA Governance Standard – Four Levels
The DUA Governance Standard has four levels, representing direction of travel and the good governance journey
- Early Stage: Highlights major gaps and risk
- Developing: Shows developing systems.
- Good:: Reflects good governance with some refinements needed.
- Strong: Represents excellent, embedded best practice
“Every trustee is a financial trustee — or the charity risks everything.”
“Every trustee is a financial trustee — or the charity risks everything.”
Governance & Compliance
- Governance Health Checks – Assessing governance frameworks against best practices.
- Internal Audits – Ensuring compliance, reducing risks, and driving efficiency.
- Board Attendance & Advice – Monitoring board participation and providing strategic guidance.
- Risk Assessments – Identifying and mitigating potential risks.
Training & Policy Development
- Trustee & Management Training– Providing governance training for leadership.
- Policy Drafting – Creating or revising policies for compliance and decision-making.
Organisational Development & Strategy
- Organisational Restructures – Improving structure for efficiency and effectiveness.
- Business Planning – Developing strategic plans for growth and success.
- Human Resource Management – Overseeing recruitment, training, and workforce development.
Financial Planning & Sustainability
Financial Strategies & Budgeting – Ensuring sound financial management and sustainable growth.
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