How CEOs can make sure safeguarding is a key priority for their organisation
How to embed safeguarding at every level of your organisation
Getting the support of your trustees and establishing good governing principles
How the roles of CEOs and designated safeguarding leads can support each other
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
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a new government, with plenty for charities to think about.
NCVO’s lead governance consultant Dan Francis shares our plans for Trustees’ Week and explores our wider support offer for trustees
Policy and insight manager Sam Mercadante responds to the government's new financial measures, calling for more funding and policy choices that prevent poverty and inequality
Report of the Inquiry into charity senior executive pay and guidance for trustees on setting remuneration
Helping people at risk of domestic abuse to receive appropriate protection
How the law encourages public bodies to ensure that individuals affected by domestic abuse are supported and perpetrators are held accountable
How the law defines domestic abuse
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