Learn about what conflicts of interest are and how to work through them
Learn which decisions stay with the board, what you can delegate and to who.
Learn how to keep clear records of who holds decision-making authority.
Learn about how to navigate strategic and operational problems and where the responsibility is located
Learn more about the key areas boards and trustees are responsible for
All trustees must take responsibility for decisions that benefit their charity
All trustees are responsible for shaping the culture of their board and charity
Trustees must make sure their charity’s money is safe and used properly
Trustees should think carefully about how to secure income for their charity
We’ve written to the chancellor calling for urgent action on the planned increase to employer National Insurance Contributions (NICs) for the voluntary sector
This Trustees' Week we celebrated the role of trustees across the UK and explored the challenges and opportunities in trustee recruitment and retention
Find more safeguarding resources that may be useful in your role
How human resources can play a leading role in safeguarding
Ensuring good safeguarding practice from interview to exit
How to conduct recruitment practices safely
How to conduct a safeguarding risk assessment when recruiting to a new role
Guidance for advertising roles and processing applications
Safeguarding considerations when shortlisting for roles
How to conduct interviews
How to carry out pre-employment checks
Safeguarding for onboarding, training and support