The Road Ahead

Our analysis of the major opportunities and challenges facing the voluntary sector in 2024. Learn more

Volunteers and the law

This section introduces the legal responsibilities of volunteer-involving organisations. It's been checked by Bates Wells, an organisation providing legal advice to the voluntary sector, but it's not a substitute for specific legal advice

Volunteers and employment rights

Employment status

Volunteering and benefits

Learn more about volunteering while receiving state benefits

Volunteering, tax and national insurance

Learn about the tax and national insurance implications for volunteers

Volunteering and health and safety

Your legal obligations to protect volunteers from health and safety risks explained

Insurance and volunteers

Guidance on arranging insurance for volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations

Safeguarding, vulnerable clients and DBS

Volunteer drivers

Guidance and policies to consider when using volunteer drivers

Copyright and volunteers

Guidance on copyright and volunteers

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