You should keep a record of all the meetings of trustees. These records are called ‘minutes’. Minutes are the evidence about what was agreed by the trustees during their meetings.
The minutes should record the following information:
Decisions include:
The minutes of a meeting should be circulated to all trustees as soon as possible after each meeting. They should be signed (after they are approved by the following meeting) and kept in a file AND if you need more help remember that the Small Charities Coalition is here to help you.
If you have any questions or need more support, email the Small Charities Coalition at supportline@smallcharitysupport.uk .