Find out about the Charity Commission's expectations for reporting incidents
The Charity Commission's recommended steps that your organisation can take
Find out about the specific role that trustees can play in safeguarding
Find out about the key Acts and treaties designed to protect children
Key areas of law to be aware of if you or your organisation is responsible for safeguarding children or young people
Duties of various bodies to protect children and young people
Key duties of public bodies for safeguarding children or young people
Key duties of regulated bodies for safeguarding children or young people
Key offences and liability relating to the protection of children and young people
Key areas of law to be aware of if you or your organisation works with adults at risk of harm
This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements
Banking is often one of the greatest day-to-day challenges faced by charities. Policy and insight manager Sam Mercadante explores the issue in more detail, and shares details of a new NCVO project
Amy Walton, small charity support manager, shares resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities.
In the first of our Road Ahead series, we consider what the cost of living crisis could mean for us all in the months ahead
As part of our Road Ahead series, we explore the issues affecting the people at the heart of our organisations
In this Road Ahead article, we reflect on our shared commitment to better reflect and engage with the communities we serve
As part of our Road Ahead series, we consider how the voluntary sector responds to continuing political turbulence
In the last of our Road Ahead series, we shine a spotlight on new laws and regulations that may affect you
What you need to know about the Big Help Out: a campaign to get more people volunteering
Evaluation consultant Carol Jennions looks at wellbeing evaluation and shares useful resources alongside some exciting new training opportunities
Guidance to help you campaign with confidence during an election
Find out what makes charity finance different and how to plan appropriately
Internal controls are the things you do to help manage the risk of an error or a fraud
How to be aware of the risk factors relating to fraud and take steps to protect your organisation.
The difference between audits and independent examinations and how to prepare for both
The basic principles of bookkeeping are the same for charities as for other organisations, you just need to be aware of the slightly different emphasis and the need to keep restricted funds separate.
Guidance on creating a financial strategy and what you need to include
A pre-built spreadsheet that calculates your income percentages when you input your current funding and future targets
How to create budgets, cashflow forecasts and understanding the cashflow process