ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Small Charity Governance

Governance is like a set of rules that help grown-ups run things smoothly. It's like a game of tag - everyone needs to follow the rules to make sure nobody gets hurt or left out.

For small charities, governance means having a group of grown-ups called trustees who make important decisions and make sure the charity is doing what it's supposed to. Think of trustees like the team captains who make sure the game is fair and fun for everyone.

The trustees have to think really hard about how the charity spends its money and what it does to help people. They have to make sure everything is legal and follows the rules set by the government. It's like playing a big puzzle game where the pieces can't be forced and need to be put in the right places.

Good governance means the charity is being run well and helping people in the best way possible. It's like everyone knows the rules and works together to make the game of tag a lot of fun.