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Find out if your organisation is eligible for new funding up to £75,000

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Learn how new banking rules will affect your charity or voluntary organisation

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A round-up of the latest guidance from the Charity Commission, recent governance news and upcoming training and events

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Senior consultant, Sandy Chidley, runs through some recent work on ethical evaluation and shares useful evaluation events and training opportunities

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A round-up of what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a Labour reshuffle, an update on new APPG rules, and a look ahead to party conferences

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How the Public Interest Disclosure Act protects any whistleblowing worker

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Find out about 'limitation periods' regarding certain types of claim

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Information about DBS checks and tools to help you understand the law as it applies to the roles in your organisation

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Information about getting DBS checks for staff and volunteers

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How and when to ask about a staff member or volunteer's criminal history

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A comprehensive guide to different types of DBS checks

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Different roles will require different checks. This page explores what checks you might need to run

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In this free webinar, you'll learn the simple steps your charity can take to protect against and prepare for a terrorist incident when hosting events at venues and public spaces. This webinar is hosted in partnership with the National Counter Terrorism Security Office (NaCTSO).

This practical one-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will elevate your strategic leadership skills, so you can create lasting impact for your organisations and the communities you serve.

This practical course is specifically tailored to the voluntary sector. It’s designed to give you all the principles and practical tools you need to plan, deliver and evaluate your project successfully

Learn Practical tips to ensure you are successful in your funding bid applications.

Get an introduction to data collection methods and practical guidance for evaluating your work

This course will give trustees an overview and understanding of charity governance, regulation and best practice

This practical session will build your awareness of different types of reporting and support you to tell a compelling story through your reporting

This course will develop your skills and help you use a marketing approach to recruit volunteers

This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff

All voluntary organisations have a duty to keep the people they work with safe from harm. This course introduces the basics of safeguarding within a charity context in England and highlights effective safeguarding practice

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