Check your organisation is doing safeguarding well and meeting the Charity Commission's expectations
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?
How trustees can work with their organisation's CEO to ensure good safeguarding
A quick reference guide to help you carry out your role as a designated safeguarding lead
The responsibilities of a designated safeguarding lead and how they can ensure good practice
What are the roles and responsibilities of a designated safeguarding lead?
A guide to safeguarding leads and who is best suited to the role
Guidance on what skills a designated safeguarding lead needs
Learn which decisions stay with the board, what you can delegate and to who.
Learn how to keep clear records of who holds decision-making authority.
Learn about how to navigate strategic and operational problems and where the responsibility is located
Learn more about the key areas boards and trustees are responsible for
All trustees must take responsibility for decisions that benefit their charity
All trustees are responsible for shaping the culture of their board and charity
Trustees must make sure their charity’s money is safe and used properly
Trustees should think carefully about how to secure income for their charity
Seven steps to help trustees manage risk in their charity
Trustees need to make sure their charity follows employment law and has clear volunteer management processes