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
Guidance on additional information you need to consider when carrying out DBS checks for trustees
Steps you need to take to keep data safe once DBS checks have been carried out
Guidance on what to do if a staff member or volunteer has a criminal record
Understand whistleblowing in connection with safeguarding and find advice to help people thinking about whistleblowing
Find out about whistleblowing, and the policies your organisation should have in place.
Learn more about our new president, Baroness Delyth Morgan, and ambassador, Lord Simon Woolley
A round-up of the key talking points from the only national hustings dedicated to the voluntary sector
Our analysis of the election result and what it means for the voluntary sector
Our chief executive, Sarah Elliott, shares our vision for the sector on behalf of our members
Our analysis of Labour's first few days in government and what their announcements could mean for the charity sector
NCVO and Microsoft UK share findings from our recent artificial intelligence (AI) event – along with opportunities for ongoing learning
The King's speech sets out the new Labour government's priorities for the months ahead, following the party's general election victory.
How to respond when a member chooses you to report a safeguarding concern
Other things you can do to help your members with safeguarding
How to plan the right safeguarding training for your organisation
Choosing the right safeguarding training for your organisation's needs
How to choose the right safeguarding training provider for your organisation
Useful questions you can ask when planning safeguarding training for your organisation
How to design training in-house if you have safeguarding and training expertise within your organisation
Key safeguarding questions for trustees to consider
Find out about a lead trustee for safeguarding's role and responsibilities
What are safeguarding reports and how can trustees work with them?