When charities and voluntary organisations partner with other organisations, safeguarding responsibilities and accountability falls into three categories
The appropriate level of due diligence charities should carry out when working with partners
The steps trustees must take when a charity works with partners, to ensure resources are managed responsibly
Legal protections for people who raise concerns
How the Public Interest Disclosure Act protects any whistleblowing worker
What organisations are expected or obliged to do when concerns are raised
Find out about 'limitation periods' regarding certain types of claim
Guidance for managing specific aspects of safeguarding, such as running criminal records checks and whistleblowing
Information about DBS checks and tools to help you understand the law as it applies to the roles in your organisation
Information about getting DBS checks for staff and volunteers
A sample emergency leave for dependants policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample equity, diversity and inclusion policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A guide to help you develop an expenses policy for your organisation
A sample family leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample flexible working policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample grievance procedure, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A guide to help you develop an information technology policy for your organisation
A sample maternity leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample paternity leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample pay policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations