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
Amy Walton, small charity support manager, shares resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities.
Our statement on the recent closure of The FSI
Our reflections on the budget and what it could mean for voluntary organisations
The panel will champion the voices and experiences of small charities, ensuring they can access tailored help, support and advocacy
Senior governance consultant Sally Stephens explains the upcoming changes in the Charities Act 2022
NCVO’s new volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares volunteering news and dates for your diary
Our work with The Foundation for Social Improvement’s board and two short term roles to support Small Charity Week.
This month sees a potential tightening of the rules around APPGs, a new data protection bill, and a campaign to help charities engage with the House of Lords
NCVO awarded Race Equality Matters’ Bronze Trailblazer status in recognition of our work towards becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and equal organisation
New data reveals how much volunteering has transformed over recent years
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
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.