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Protect your decisions and your trustees
A clear framework for identifying, managing and recording conflicts of interest in line with charity law. Fully updated for October 2026.
Updated for October 2026
New guidance for paid ministers who are also trustees, the most common conflict in church governance
A clear definition of "connected persons" under the Charities Act 2011
Gifts and hospitality rules for trustees
Aligned with the Charity Governance Code (2025 edition)
Key Features
Financial and loyalty conflict definitions
3-step process: Identify, Manage, Record
Meeting and declaration procedures
Trustee benefits and the Charities Act 2022 rules on paying trustees
Practical church-based examples
Register of Interests and declaration form templates
Why It Matters
Unmanaged conflicts undermine trust and governance. In many churches the pastor is both a paid employee and a trustee, and without clear rules even well-meaning decisions about pay and staffing can be challenged.
Format
Editable Word document | Instant download
Protect your decisions and your trustees
A clear framework for identifying, managing and recording conflicts of interest in line with charity law. Fully updated for October 2026.
Updated for October 2026
New guidance for paid ministers who are also trustees, the most common conflict in church governance
A clear definition of "connected persons" under the Charities Act 2011
Gifts and hospitality rules for trustees
Aligned with the Charity Governance Code (2025 edition)
Key Features
Financial and loyalty conflict definitions
3-step process: Identify, Manage, Record
Meeting and declaration procedures
Trustee benefits and the Charities Act 2022 rules on paying trustees
Practical church-based examples
Register of Interests and declaration form templates
Why It Matters
Unmanaged conflicts undermine trust and governance. In many churches the pastor is both a paid employee and a trustee, and without clear rules even well-meaning decisions about pay and staffing can be challenged.
Format
Editable Word document | Instant download