Bitesize course / NHS charities (England and Wales)

Overview

This course provides an overview of the finance and governance regime followed by NHS charities. It covers the place of charities in the NHS and how they have developed over time. It sets out key legislative and regulatory requirements and looks at the role of trustees and the Charity Commission. The course also covers the annual reports and accounts and how funds are run on a day-to-day basis.

This course is suitable for staff who are new to the NHS, managing a budget, clinical staff, governors/ board members and finance staff.

Topics

• What are charities?
• Legislative and regulatory framework
• Types of charitable fund
• NHS charity income
• NHS charity expenditure
• Financial reporting – the annual reports and accounts
• Governance of NHS charities – the role of trustees
• Governance – day-to-day running of an NHS charity