Learn about what governance is and how it applies to charities
What organisations are expected or obliged to do when concerns are raised
The Charity Commission's recommended steps that your organisation can take
Find out about the key legal sources that we refer to in this guide
Find out who this guide is for and how to use it
Choosing the right safeguarding training for your organisation's needs
How to respond when a member chooses you to report a safeguarding concern
What safeguarding risks are associated with public fundraising?
Guidance for advertising roles and processing applications
How to conduct a safeguarding risk assessment when recruiting to a new role
The latest government policy and funding announcements and updates on our influencing work
This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements
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.
Latest updates on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
The latest charity governance news, resources and dates for your diary
Today the Small Charities Coalition (SCC) announced that the FSI (the Foundation for Social Improvement) and NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations) have come together to secure the SCC Helpdesk and other key services.
Our analysis of the election result and what it means for the voluntary sector
Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Find out about the most important documents needed for good safeguarding
Guidance on reserves policies for your charity
How a volunteer policy can benefit your organisation and what it should include
Check your organisation has the right policies and procedures in place to employ and manage staff
Use this to help you write your data protection policy and procedures and other related documents.
How human resources can play a leading role in safeguarding
Find out about the responsibilities of a volunteer manager and how to plan a safeguarding policy
How you can support safeguarding for your organisation, internally and externally
How to make sure your organisation is managing data safely and securely