A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
The latest guidance from the Charity Commission, new governance resources and upcoming training
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
Our reflections on the budget and what it could mean for voluntary organisations
What we learned during the National Volunteering Forum, along with examples of actions you can take in response to the volunteering challenges facing the sector
A sample emergency leave for dependants policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample whistleblowing policy and procedure, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample stress policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample shared parental leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample retirement policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements. For news related to what’s happening in parliament, see our regular inside track round-up.
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
Latest updates on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
A new research briefing published today and authored by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) examines the government’s policy response to volunteering in England, and its impact, during the covid-19 pandemic.
Getting the support of your trustees and establishing good governing principles
How to embed safeguarding at every level of your organisation
What are safeguarding reports and how can trustees work with them?
Find out about a lead trustee for safeguarding's role and responsibilities
Find organisations that can help you plan and review your safeguarding work
What the Charity Commission expects you to do, and the main areas of activity to focus on
What you need to apply for a grant
Understand what insurance your organisation needs if it involves volunteers