Risk management is a vital (and legal) responsibility for charity trustees. This page covers an introduction to the risk management process and the role insurance plays in protecting your organisation.
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
NCVO’s senior policy and influencing advisor Catherine Goodall shares recent updates and upcoming dates for your diary
Our round-up for trustees and governance professionals, with useful sector updates, training courses and guidance
Advice on what the Energy Bills Discount Scheme means for charities and tips on how to cope with rising costs
Susannah Hodge, training and regional support manager at the Third Age Trust, shares learning and reflections from NCVO's age inclusive volunteering project
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster. This month sees the creation of new government departments and a big change at the top of Scottish politics
With many of us approaching the end of our financial year, senior governance consultant Sally Stephens shares guidance for completing your annual return
To mark International Women’s Day 2023, our chief executive Sarah Vibert reflects on what changes are needed to encourage more women into leadership positions in the voluntary sector
Organisations have united ahead of next week’s spring budget to call on the chancellor to provide urgent support
The latest government policy and funding announcements and updates on our influencing work
Key duties of regulated bodies for safeguarding children or young people
Key offences and liability relating to the protection of children and young people
Key areas of law to be aware of if you or your organisation works with adults at risk of harm
If you or your organisation works with adults at risk of harm there are key laws and frameworks to help you with safeguarding
Duties of local authorities to safeguard adults at risk
Key duties of public bodies to safeguard adults at risk
Key duties of regulated bodies to safeguard adults at risk
Key duties of individuals for safeguarding adults at risk
Key offences that can cause harm to adults at risk
How charities can ensure their premises, staff, volunteers and other resources can’t be used for activities that may, or appear to, support or condone terrorism