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Running good meetings

Learn about the different types of meetings and how you can work to make them effective

  • Governance

Explaining governance

Learn about what governance is and how it applies to charities

  • Governance

Key duties of organisations

What organisations are expected or obliged to do when concerns are raised

  • Safeguarding

A charity’s duty to not discriminate or harass

The Charity Commission's recommended steps that your organisation can take

  • Safeguarding

Understanding the law on safeguarding

Find out about the key legal sources that we refer to in this guide

  • Safeguarding

About this guide

Find out who this guide is for and how to use it

  • Safeguarding

What training is required?

Choosing the right safeguarding training for your organisation's needs

  • Safeguarding

Responding to members' concerns

How to respond when a member chooses you to report a safeguarding concern

  • Safeguarding

Public fundraising

What safeguarding risks are associated with public fundraising?

  • Safeguarding

Advertising and applications

Guidance for advertising roles and processing applications

  • Safeguarding

King's speech 2024: What do charities need to know?

The King's speech sets out the new Labour government's priorities for the months ahead, following the party's general election victory.

  • Government and politics

Labour’s priorities ‒ our guide for the charity sector

Our analysis of Labour's first few days in government and what their announcements could mean for the charity sector

  • Government and politics

Governance round-up: February 2024

A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary

  • Governance

Governance round-up: September 2023

The latest guidance from the Charity Commission, new governance resources and upcoming training

  • Governance

The inside track: June 2023

Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities

  • Government and politics

Spring budget 2023: funding and implications for charities

Our reflections on the budget and what it could mean for voluntary organisations

  • Government and politics

Volunteers responding to crises

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

  • Responding to crises

What can charities learn from the Charity Commission's Kids Company report?

  • Governance
  • Law and regulation

Time Well Spent: Diversity and volunteering

  • Equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Involving volunteers

Letter to small charities

Following recent changes within NCVO, this letter from CEO Kate Lee, sets out plans for the future and our continued commitment to supporting small charities.

Policies and procedures

Find out about the most important documents needed for good safeguarding

  • Safeguarding

Reserves policy

Guidance on reserves policies for your charity

  • Governance

Family leave policy

A sample family leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Sample dignity at work policy

A sample dignity at work policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Sample flexible working policy

A sample flexible working policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Writing a volunteer policy

How a volunteer policy can benefit your organisation and what it should include

  • Involving volunteers

Developing policies and procedures

Check your organisation has the right policies and procedures in place to employ and manage staff

  • Employing and managing staff

Writing a data protection policy and procedures

Use this to help you write your data protection policy and procedures and other related documents.

  • Digital and technology

Safeguarding responsibilities for HR managers

How human resources can play a leading role in safeguarding

  • Safeguarding

Planning for safeguarding in your organisation

Find out about the responsibilities of a volunteer manager and how to plan a safeguarding policy

  • Safeguarding

Influencing parliament and government (2 x 0.5 days)

Gain a clear understanding of the UK political system, the points of access and influence. Get top tips about what works and what to avoid.

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

This advanced course is specifically for data protection leads or officers in charitable organisations.

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

This advanced course is specifically for data protection leads or officers in charitable organisations.

NCVO strategy launch webinar: Together for a stronger society

Join us for the launch of NCVO’s new strategy, as we share our vision, direction and ambitions for the years ahead.

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England.

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England.

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

This introductory course explains the key trustee responsibilities for safeguarding, following guidance from the Charity Commission.

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

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.

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

This introductory course explains the key trustee responsibilities for safeguarding, following guidance from the Charity Commission.

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

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.