This guide offers basic guidance about the responsibilities of management commitees; straightforward advice on planning the work of the organisation; getting funding and managing staff and resources. The three main sections cover what makes a good trustee: key roles of trustees; getting the work done and a series of checklists. Written in a clear, accessible style, and packed with examples of real-life experience, this is essential reading for everyone wanting to make the most of their roles and responsibiltites as a trustee.