Charities and voluntary organisations are raising serious concerns about government proposals to link volunteering to asylum settlement.
The Covenant Council can help drive change, but the covenant will only succeed if the whole sector actively uses it to build stronger relationships between government and civil society.
Last week, we brought together (almost all) members of the new Civil Society Covenant Council for an informal meet-and-greet, ahead of our first formal meeting at No.10 Downing Street next month.
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.
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Key duties of regulated bodies to safeguard adults at risk
Key duties of individuals for safeguarding adults at risk
Key offences that can cause harm to adults at risk
How charities can ensure their premises, staff, volunteers and other resources can’t be used for activities that may, or appear to, support or condone terrorism
The definition of the Terrorism Act and what the Charity Commission expects of charities and volunteer organisations
The key duties of charities and volunteer organisations to safeguard against involvement in terrorism
Terrorist offences that may affect charities and voluntary organisations
Helping people at risk of domestic abuse to receive appropriate protection
How the law encourages public bodies to ensure that individuals affected by domestic abuse are supported and perpetrators are held accountable
How the law defines domestic abuse