How to be aware of the risk factors relating to fraud and take steps to protect your organisation.
The difference between audits and independent examinations and how to prepare for both
The basic principles of bookkeeping are the same for charities as for other organisations, you just need to be aware of the slightly different emphasis and the need to keep restricted funds separate.
Guidance around planning your finances and setting up budgets
Guidance on creating a financial strategy and what you need to include
A pre-built spreadsheet that calculates your income percentages when you input your current funding and future targets
How to create budgets, cashflow forecasts and understanding the cashflow process
Learn about what budgets and cashflow forecasts are and how to write a budget
Learn about who to involve in writing your budget, how to assess it and dealing with uncertainty
Learn about how to build a cashflow forecast and how the cashflow process works
Our chief executive Sarah Vibert shares her thoughts on key findings from NPC’s new charity sector report
A survey of UK charities
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
An update on our work to address the chronic underfunding of public services delivered by charities.
Key points from the budget and analysis of how it will impact the voluntary sector
Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Our latest impact and evaluation support, guidance and training
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
The latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
Find out about the key legal sources that we refer to in this guide
Find out where charities' duties of care can arise from and who they might affect
The key duties for charities and volunteer organisations regarding insurance
Find out about the Charity Commission's expectations for reporting incidents
The Charity Commission's recommended steps that your organisation can take
Find out about the specific role that trustees can play in safeguarding
Find out about the key Acts and treaties designed to protect children
Key areas of law to be aware of if you or your organisation is responsible for safeguarding children or young people
Duties of various bodies to protect children and young people
Key duties of public bodies for safeguarding children or young people