The governance of small voluntary organisations

Written in January 2010 by: Institute for Voluntary Action Research, Institute for Volunteering Research

This exploratory study, carried out by IVAR and the Institute for Volunteering Research, aimed to explore the governance challenges facing small voluntary sector organisations. We interviewed the Chair or Vice Chair of six organisations and three City Bridge Trust consultants. The report highlights the distinctiveness of governance and outlines challenges and support needs in small organisations.