Useful terms when talking about safeguarding and volunteering
Useful terms when talking about safeguarding and volunteering
Safeguarding guidance for organisations carrying out activities such as grant making and training
How to make sure the people you give grants to are doing all they can to keep people safe
How to make sure you're giving grants to people who are doing safeguarding well.
Safeguarding considerations for grantmakers
How grant makers can contribute to better safeguarding practice
Safeguarding considerations for grantmakers and grantholders
A guide for local infrastructure organisations and anyone working in capacity building
How local infrastructure organisations can set an example to smaller charities and voluntary organisations with safeguarding
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
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