Governance

You may refer to the following links for the relevant guides and templates on matters relating to governance:

1. Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism
1. Guidance template - Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Policies and Procedures for Charities (Published 2 Oct 2024)
2. FAQ on Guidance template - Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Policies and Procedures for Charities (Published 7 Oct 2024)
3. Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism - How Charities can Safeguard against Terrorist Financing (Issued in 09/20)
   
4. Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism - Protecting your Charity against Money Laundering and Terrorist Financing (Issued in 05/15)
   
5. Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism - Terrorist Financing Risk Mitigation Toolkit for Charities
   
6. Suspicious Transaction Report - Electronic Filing on STRO Online Notices and Reporting platform (SONAR)
   


2. Board Committee
1. Board Appointment Guide for Charities
   
2. Board Committees and Terms of Reference
   
3. Board Policy Manual for Non-Profit Organisations (NPOs)
   
4. Board Policy & Procedures for Discretionary Purpose Programmes
   
5. Job Descriptions of Officer Bearers (Chinese Version)
   
6. Job Descriptions of Officer Bearers (English Version)
   
7. Statement of Individual Board Member’s Responsibilities
   


3. Conflict of Interest
1. Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement
   
2. Conflict of Interest Policy and Operating Procedures
   
3. Sample Procedures for Conflict of Interest
   


4. Code of Governance for Charities and IPCs
1. Code of Governance (April 2023) (Chinese)
   
2. Code of Governance (April 2023) (English)
   
3. Code of Governance (April 2017) (Chinese)
   
4. Code of Governance (April 2017) (English)
   


5. Funding
Charities Capability Fund (CCF Brochure)



6. Risk Management
1. Enterprise Risk Management Toolkit for Charities and IPCs 2024
   
2. Enterprise Risk Management Toolkit for Charities and IPCs 2016
   
3. Risk Management Survey Report for Charities 2024
   
4. Risk Management Survey Report for Charities 2016
   


7. Sample Template for Other Policies & Procedures
1. Sample Template for Fund Raising Policies and Procedures
2. Sample Policy for Financial Budgeting and Reporting
   
3. Reserve Policy Guide for Charities
   
4. Whistle Blowing Policy and Procedures
   


8. Volunteerism
1. NCSS Corporate Volunteerism Guide
   
2. NCSS Learning & Development Roadmap for Volunteer Management Practioners (LDR)
   
3. NCSS Volunteer Engagement Toolkit 2021 Insights Infographics
   
4. NCSS Volunteer Engagement Toolkit 2021 Report
   
5. NCSS Volunteer Management Insights Infographics Survey 2021
   
6. NCSS Services Standards Playbook
   
7. NCSS Skills-Based Volunteerism Toolkit for Organisational Development (Feb 2024)
   
8. NCSS Volunteer Continuity Plan (VCP) Guide
   
9. NCSS Volunteer Development Guide (Aug 2023)
   
10. NCSS Volunteer Management Toolkit 2.0
    
11. NCSS Volunteer Role Redesign Guide
    


9. Others
1. ESG Playbook for Charities​
   
2. Charities GoDigital Kit
   
3. Data Protection Guide for Charities Managing and Securing Electronic Personal Data
   
4. Guide on Managing and Notifying Data Breaches under PDPA
   
5. Guidance on Charities Engaging In Business Activities (Chinese version)
   
6. Guidance on Charities Engaging In Business Activities (English version)
   
7. Virtual Meetings: FAQs - How to Conduct Virtual Meetings
   
8. Virtual Meetings: Guide on Conduct of Meetings by Charities
   
9. Visibility Guide for Charities (Chinese)
   
10. Visibility Guide for Charities (English)