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.
Questions you might ask yourself if you're thinking of raising a concern.
The Road Ahead 2024 is our annual report on the changing landscape for voluntary sector organisations
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
Our people partner Charmaine Goddard reflects on the work NCVO and the wider sector are doing to challenge racism and inequity
Charity Interns founder Maya Bhose shares how this innovative new programme is bringing new talent into the voluntary sector
Senior volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares the latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Senior volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares lessons from a unique volunteering programme
A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
Our latest Road Ahead report analyses major trends and issues for 2024 to help chart a path through the year
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