AI Governance for Charities: Using AI Without Losing Human Judgement
Artificial intelligence is becoming an increasingly familiar part of everyday working life. From helping with administration and communications to generating ideas and organising information, AI tools can offer appealing possibilities for charities and community organisations trying to make the most of limited time and resources.
But alongside those opportunities come some important questions. What information is safe to share with an AI tool? How do we know whether its answers are accurate? And who remains responsible when AI has helped an organisation reach a decision?
At The Great British Charity Conference, Diane Hall, founder of Evolve3 CIC, will be delivering a workshop exploring these questions and the importance of using AI responsibly.
Her session, AI Governance: Using AI Responsibly, Without Losing Human Judgement, will focus on helping organisations understand the safeguards, boundaries and responsibilities that should sit alongside their use of artificial intelligence.
AI Can Help, But Who Is Responsible?
For charities and CICs, trust is fundamental. Organisations often work with vulnerable people, manage confidential information and make decisions that can affect the lives of those they support.
Introducing AI into everyday work therefore needs more consideration than simply choosing a tool and encouraging staff to use it.
Diane's workshop will explore why people remain responsible for decisions made with AI support, even when technology has helped produce information or recommendations.
It will also consider the importance of checking AI-generated answers, recognising potential inaccuracies and understanding when human oversight is essential.
The aim is not to discourage organisations from using technology, but to help them make informed decisions about how and when to use it.
Setting Boundaries and Protecting Information
One of the practical challenges facing organisations is deciding what appropriate AI use should look like for staff, trustees and volunteers.
What information can be entered into a tool? Who should have permission to use it? Should AI-generated content be checked before being shared externally? And what happens when an organisation needs to make a sensitive or important decision?
These are the types of questions Diane will explore, including policies, permissions, personal data, confidentiality and accountability.
Having sensible boundaries in place can help organisations approach AI with greater confidence while recognising the limitations and risks involved.
About Diane Hall
Diane is the founder of Evolve3 CIC, a social enterprise working with charities, community groups and other organisations to strengthen critical thinking and decision-making.
Drawing on experience in governance, leadership and forensic analysis, she encourages people to question assumptions, examine evidence and think carefully about the conclusions they reach.
Her approach to AI focuses on more than understanding what technology can do. It is about recognising when it should be used, questioning the information it produces and ensuring human judgement remains central to important decisions.
Join Us at The Great British Charity Conference
Diane's workshop forms part of The Great British Charity Conference, taking place on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at Cast, Doncaster.
The conference will bring together charities, CICs, social enterprises, funders, businesses and public-sector partners for a full day of speakers, workshops, shared learning and networking opportunities.
Standard tickets cost £30 per person, including lunch and refreshments.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Diane Hall's AI Governance workshop about?
Diane Hall of Evolve3 CIC will explore responsible AI use in charities, including governance, confidentiality, clear boundaries and the need for human oversight of AI-supported decisions.
Why does AI governance matter for charities?
Charities may work with confidential or personal information and make decisions affecting people. AI governance helps organisations consider what data is appropriate to share, when results must be checked and who remains accountable.
Who is Diane Hall?
Diane Hall is the founder of Evolve3 CIC, a social enterprise helping charities, community groups and other organisations strengthen critical thinking and decision-making.
When and where is the AI Governance workshop taking place?
The workshop forms part of The Great British Charity Conference on Tuesday 10 November 2026 at Cast, Doncaster. Standard tickets cost £30, including lunch and refreshments.
