Read our latest round-up for trustees and governance professionals, with useful sector updates, training courses and written guidance.
In this edition, Sandy Chidley, senior consultant, spotlights opportunities in impact and evaluation and shares useful evaluation resources and training opportunities
Our survey of more than 10,000 people provides the most detailed analysis of volunteering for a decade
Building on existing work on corporate volunteering, this report looks at employer-supported volunteering through the eyes of the volunteer
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.
Governance consultant Sally Stephens shares updates on the Charities Act and the Charity Governance Code, along with some exciting training opportunities for trustees
We explain what dormant assets are, how they could support communities and how you can help make that happen.
Voluntary sector partners joint statement on the cost of living crisis
Find out more about the project supported by the National Lottery Community Fund and the Department for Digital Culture Media and Sport
Understand how to make safeguarding part of your everyday activities and review what you are doing
Safeguarding works best when everyone is involved. Find out how to make that happen
When to take checks and other recruitment steps that help keep people safe
Find out about the most important documents needed for good safeguarding
Making sure people take on the right roles and responsibilities to keep people safe
Preparing staff and volunteers so they’re ready to deal with problems when they happen
Identifying the types of harm that people you work with might experience
Find training designed for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups
Find organisations that can help you plan and review your safeguarding work