Six Pillars Of An Effective Charity
¬Focus on impact and outcomes
¬Fit for purpose
¬Sound governance
¬Maximises potential
¬Accountable and transparent
¬Flexible
Focus on impact and outcomes
An effective charity considers the impact that it wants to have and actually has on the people who benefit from it, is clear about its objects, vision, mission and values, and how it will achieve them
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Fit for purpose
The structure, policies and procedures of an effective charity enable it to achieve its mission and aims and deliver its services efficiently.
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Sound governance
An effective charity is run by a clearly identifiable trustee body that has the right balance of skills and experience to run the charity effectively, acts in the best interests of the charity and its beneficiaries, understands its responsibilities and has systems in place to exercise them effectively
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Maximises potential
An effective charity manages and uses its resources so as to optimise its potential
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Accountable and transparent
An effective charity is accountable to the public and other stakeholders in a way that is transparent and understandable
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Flexible
An effective charity is flexible enough to influence and adapt to changes in the environment in which it works in order to meet the changing needs of those who use its services
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