Principles that support charities to recognise and resolve ethical issues and conflicts, and make charities safer
Practical steps to take to effectively achieve and maintain good governance in your charity
A guide to governance and what it means for your organisation
Learn about what governance is and how it applies to charities
Learn about what a board is and how it works
What is a Trustee and how do you appoint them?
What is the role of a Trustee?
Find out about who your charities members are and what decisions they make
Find out how your board can work together to make effective decisions
Read our latest round-up for trustees and governance professionals, with useful sector updates, training courses and written guidance.
In this edition, Sandy Chidley, senior consultant, spotlights opportunities in impact and evaluation and shares useful evaluation resources and training opportunities
Our survey of more than 10,000 people provides the most detailed analysis of volunteering for a decade
Building on existing work on corporate volunteering, this report looks at employer-supported volunteering through the eyes of the volunteer
This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements. For news related to what’s happening in parliament, see our regular inside track round-up.
Governance consultant Sally Stephens shares updates on the Charities Act and the Charity Governance Code, along with some exciting training opportunities for trustees
We explain what dormant assets are, how they could support communities and how you can help make that happen.
Voluntary sector partners joint statement on the cost of living crisis
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