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How and when to ask about a staff member or volunteer's criminal history

Safeguarding

A comprehensive guide to different types of DBS checks

Safeguarding

Different roles will require different checks. This page explores what checks you might need to run

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How to request and process DBS checks

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Guidance on what checks you need to complete for people working overseas

Safeguarding

Guidance on additional information you need to consider when carrying out DBS checks for trustees

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Steps you need to take to keep data safe once DBS checks have been carried out

Safeguarding

Guidance on what to do if a staff member or volunteer has a criminal record

Safeguarding

Understand whistleblowing in connection with safeguarding and find advice to help people thinking about whistleblowing

Safeguarding

Find out about whistleblowing, and the policies your organisation should have in place.

Safeguarding

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Find definitions of some of the most common safeguarding terminology

Safeguarding

Useful terms when talking about safeguarding and volunteering

Safeguarding

Useful terms when talking about safeguarding and volunteering

Safeguarding

Useful terms when talking about safeguarding and volunteering

Safeguarding

Useful terms when talking about safeguarding and volunteering

Safeguarding

Useful terms when talking about safeguarding and volunteering

Safeguarding

Useful terms when talking about safeguarding and volunteering

Safeguarding

Useful terms when talking about safeguarding and volunteering

Safeguarding

Useful terms when talking about safeguarding and volunteering

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How to make sure you're giving grants to people who are doing safeguarding well.

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This course provides an introduction to the key differences between mentoring and coaching. You’ll learn how to use both skills effectively to develop and support staff, volunteers and clients

Learn how to create your own theory of change and narrative. This course will challenge you to think critically about what you're doing and why

Discover what’s shaping charity governance in 2025, benchmark best practice and gain practical ideas to strengthen inclusion, leadership and alignment.

This course will help you implement structures and processes to support trustees, and ensure systems are aligned with your organisation’s purpose and objectives

Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and practical application, you'll learn how to build a fundraising function that is not only effective today but sustainable and resilient for years to come.

Explore refreshed Charity Governance Code guidance and reflect on how trustee behaviours shape decision-making, board culture and effectiveness.

This course will help people with little or no financial background to feel confident in managing day-to-day charity finance

Join us to get a basic understanding of AI and tools that can support you in your trustee role.

Learn how to create an evaluation plan to better understand and demonstrate the difference your work makes

This course will give trustees an overview and understanding of charity governance, regulation and best practice