Learn which decisions stay with the board, what you can delegate and to who.
Learn about what conflicts of interest are and how to work through them
Learn about the different types of meetings and how you can work to make them effective
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
A review of the voluntary sector's operating environment.
Find out about the most important documents needed for good safeguarding
Guidance on reserves policies for your charity
A sample family leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample dignity at work policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample flexible working policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
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