Duties of public bodies to act to protect individuals at risk of domestic abuse
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
The Employment Rights Bill introduces the biggest changes to UK employment law in decades. Find out when these changes will happen and what you should be doing to get ready.
Membership body announces changes to its executive team following the arrival of new CEO, Kate Lee.
Limited measures announced, but not enough to ease financial strain on charities.
A new report from NCVO explores impact of rise in extremism and social division on the voluntary sector.
Our Service Directory connect members with specialists who can save our members time and money. Each specialist has experience working with charities and voluntary organisations.
Learn about what divestment is and the aims and impacts of divesting from fossil fuels
Access our guidance to help you decide if you should set up a new charity, voluntary organisation or community group
What you need to consider when choosing your legal structure and the main characteristics of different legal structures
Find out what charity status is and if you need to register as a charity
Find out about social enterprises and their associated legal structures
Find out what information should be included in your charity's governing document
Understand your core legal responsibilities to your employees
A short summary of your general legal obligations to paid members of staff
A quick introduction to employment law on the conditions of employment