determine the Charity’s mission and purpose
guard the Charity’s ethos and values
develop and agree the charity’s long-term (or strategic) plan
develop and agree the Charity’s policies
ensure that all the Charity’s activities are within the law
ensure that all the charity’s activities come within its Charitable objects
ensure accountability as required by law (the Charity Commission, Inland Revenue, Customs and Excise) and to others such as donors, beneficiaries, staff, volunteers and the general public
ensure accountability to the Registrar of Companies, as required by law
ensure the Charity has adequate resources
ensure the charity’s property, assets and other resources are protected and managed effectively
agree the budget and monitor financial performance
monitor the Charity’s programme and services
review annually the performance of the Board
establish procedures for recruitment, support, appraisal, remuneration of staff, and for dealing with disciplinary matters
