Explanation of cover: The trustees
of any charity have personal duties and responsibilities
in the administration of the charity which have been laid down
by law. Any breach of duty on their part could result
in them being held personally liable, jointly and severally, for
any loss falling on the charity (and therefore upon those who
are intended to benefit from it) as a result
of their own errors or omissions or those of their
co-trustees, employees or agents. No-one (however honest and competent) who is concerned
in the management or administration of any part of the
overally charitable activity can be complacent - mistakes are made and they
may prove personally very expensive in terms of the costs of
an adequate defence, regardless of any ultimate liability to make
restitution.
Service standard: Almost all enquiries can be handled within 48
hours.