Campaigns, networks and events to help you engage, manage and celebrate volunteers
Information to help you find a suitable volunteering opportunity
Steps you can take if volunteering goes wrong
Share your views on a new framework to improve the relationship between civil society and government
For Trustees’ Week 2025, we’re focusing on good governance.
Different roles will require different checks. This page explores what checks you might need to run
How to request and process DBS checks
Guidance on what checks you need to complete for people working overseas
Guidance on additional information you need to consider when carrying out DBS checks for trustees
Steps you need to take to keep data safe once DBS checks have been carried out
Guidance on what to do if a staff member or volunteer has a criminal record
Find out about whistleblowing, and the policies your organisation should have in place.
Questions you might ask yourself if you're thinking of raising a concern.
Find out about different types of concerns and ways they can be reported.
Find out why it's useful to stay up to date with safeguarding terminology