Take a look at this page first to learn about options your organisation can take to divest from fossil fuels
A forum for discussing the issues affecting the voluntary and community sector
Our help and guidance content includes step-by-step guides, downloadable templates and interactive tools to help you run your voluntary organisation
Learn about the practical steps you need to take to set up your own organisation
Access our guidance to help you decide if you should set up a new charity, voluntary organisation or community group
What you need to consider when choosing your legal structure and the main characteristics of different legal structures
We launched a new campaign in the summer of 2023 to help trustees and charity leaders consider the environmental impact of their charities’ investments
Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Our chief executive Sarah Vibert celebrates the start of Trustees' Week and shares our plans
Our policy and public affairs manager, Chris Walker, summarises the announcements from the King's Speech likely to impact our sector
Explore why diversity is a key area of reflection for your trustee board and what needs to happen to make a board truly diverse
Read our open letter calling on the chancellor to ensure charities can continue providing essential services for communities
Why the government must act to cover the true cost of charities delivering public services
An update on what's happening in Westminster. Find out what the King’s Speech and government reshuffle means for charities
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Lessons from Trustees’ Week 2023 and upcoming dates for your diary
A quick introduction to employment law on equity, diversity and inclusion
A quick introduction to employment law on leave and time off
A quick introduction to employment law on pay and pensions
Guidance on what to include in employment contracts and written statements
Check your organisation has the right policies and procedures in place to employ and manage staff
How to set a salary structure and reward staff with fair and competitive pay
A sample adoption leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample compassionate and parental bereavement leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample dignity at work policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample disciplinary procedure, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations