The steps you should take after concerns have been raised
How to plan ahead for, and manage, safeguarding allegations
Making sure your staff and volunteers understand why it’s important to keep everyone safe
Find out about the responsibilities of a volunteer manager and how to plan a safeguarding policy
Guidance for volunteer managers to ensure safeguarding when recruiting volunteers
Principles for safer recruitment
How to create role descriptions and advertise for volunteers
Guidance on finding and selecting volunteers
Guide to welcoming and training new volunteers
How to provide ongoing support to your volunteers and manage any concerns.
Our chief executive Sarah Vibert shares her thoughts on key findings from NPC’s new charity sector report
A survey of UK charities
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
An update on our work to address the chronic underfunding of public services delivered by charities.
Key points from the budget and analysis of how it will impact the voluntary sector
Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Our latest impact and evaluation support, guidance and training
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
The latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
The steps you should take when shortlisting and interviewing applicants
Guidance on making a provisional offer of employment and conducting checks
How to set up a good induction and probation programme
How to help your team maintain and improve their performance at work
How to set effective objectives and behaviour standards for your team
How to give your team effective feedback
How to develop effective learning and development plans
Guidance to help you motivate and engage your team
Tips to help you plan and run effective one-to-one meetings and appraisals
Guidance to help you address and manage poor performance in the people you manage