A sample whistleblowing policy and procedure, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
Guidance on the steps you should take when recruiting and inducting paid members of staff
Guidance on designing a new role within your organisation
Guidance to help you decide how and where to advertise a role
The steps you should take when shortlisting and interviewing applicants
Guidance on making a provisional offer of employment and conducting checks
How to set up a good induction and probation programme
Guidance and tools to help you manage and develop your team
How to help your team maintain and improve their performance at work
As Volunteers' Week 2023 draws to a close, the Minister for Civil Society looks back on the week and shares his thoughts
Reflections on the recent Charity Commission board appointments along with updates and upcoming events
Volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares the latest volunteering news, updates, events and training
We share findings from our latest national survey on the volunteer experience
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
Charity representatives tell us their priorities ahead of next year’s general election
NCVO launches campaign to encourage charities to consider divestment
Volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares volunteering news and dates for your diary
Resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
Legal protections for people who raise concerns
How the Public Interest Disclosure Act protects any whistleblowing worker
What organisations are expected or obliged to do when concerns are raised
Find out about 'limitation periods' regarding certain types of claim
Information about DBS checks and tools to help you understand the law as it applies to the roles in your organisation
Information about getting DBS checks for staff and volunteers
How to identify potential risks when creating a new staff or volunteering role
How and when to ask about a staff member or volunteer's criminal history
A comprehensive guide to different types of DBS checks
Different roles will require different checks. This page explores what checks you might need to run