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Robert Armour questions how the effectiveness of a board that has allowed its dirty laundry to be aired in the public press

 
Julie Hutchison examines whether Scottish charity trustees should create an investment policy statement, and gives some tips on what to include

 
James Jopling muses on the difficulties of working between Edinburgh and London after 15 years commuting between the two

 

 
How do you sack a board not fit for purpose? With great difficulty, says Robert Armour. And not before major reputation damage has been committed

 
Janet Hamblin examines some common governance mistakes and suggests ways to avoid them

 
Jim Bowes says digital communications offers charities plenty of opportunity to rebuild public trust after a rocky 2015

 
Susan Smith says Scotland's charities, social enterprises and voluntary organisations demonstrate why they deserve to be loved every day

 
Despite waves of media attacks, well run charities have nothing to hide