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
How to identify potential risks when creating a new staff or volunteering role
How and when to ask about a staff member or volunteer's criminal history
A comprehensive guide to different types of DBS checks
Different roles will require different checks. This page explores what checks you might need to run
How to request and process DBS checks
Guidance on what checks you need to complete for people working overseas
Reasons and ways to support the nationwide campaign to get more people volunteering
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
The latest charity governance news, resources and dates for your diary
A manifesto for the voluntary sector ahead of the 2024 general election
Resources, events and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
This month sees the launch of a consultation on the Charity Governance Code and new charity chair research
Find out what volunteering is and how to get started
How volunteers can benefit your organisation and play an important role in your work
A volunteer strategy helps secure the support to help your volunteering do more
Understand how equity, diversity and inclusion affects volunteers and those they support
How to write volunteer role descriptions that show your volunteers' roles and responsibilities
It’s good practice to pay back volunteers for expenses they incur while volunteering
Understand volunteer coordinator roles and decide how to support your volunteers
Help volunteers understand their role in safeguarding and their own right to be safe
How a volunteer policy can benefit your organisation and what it should include
Understand what insurance your organisation needs if it involves volunteers