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This helps reduce duplication and provides a more complete picture of your charity.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EIt will be sent to the person completing the questionnaire, along with the relevant charity contacts, usually the Lead Volunteer and the Chair.\u003C/p\u003E","gtmId":"","gtmClass":""},{"type":"Promo","cta":"","body":"\u003Cdiv\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003E\u003Cstrong\u003EDuring testing\u003C/strong\u003E\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003EFollowing submission, the project team will review responses and provide a report summarising the results and any suggested next steps. Future versions of the tool are expected to automate more of this process.\u0026nbsp;\u003C/p\u003E\n\u003Cp\u003ECurrently, you do not need to complete the action plan or take the report through a Trustee Board. 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