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Tools and good-practice guidance to help you review, run and improve your board, compiled by NCVO's governance experts

Governance

Read the new Code, which sets out principles of good governance for charities.

The governance wheel is a simple tool that helps boards of voluntary organisations quickly get a sense of how well they’re functioning and fulfilling their roles.

Information and tools on strategic planning.

Six steps to follow when recruiting trustees and nine editable documents to aid your recruitment

A skills audit is a useful way of identifying what trustees bring, and the gaps in skills and knowledge on your board. It can be useful when you’re looking to recruit new trustees.

Self reflection is an important part of your professional development and will help you to do your role effectively.

Guidance on conducting individual trustee performance reviews

Governance

Templates and guidance for creating a financial procedures manual that will provide a framework for managing your organisation's finances.

Governance

How to use NCVO's financial procedures manual template

Governance

Coronavirus

At a time of crisis, charities want and need to be able to give their all to supporting people who need it most. They cannot do that if they have to suspend their work or close altogether.

Coronavirus

Volunteering rates have remained stable over the last few years. In 2018/19, 22% of people regularly volunteered with a group, club or organisation. While the pandemic is unlikely to influence the overall numbers of people volunteering in the UK, we will

Coronavirus
Involving volunteers

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Business planning and strategy

Involving volunteers

Inside NCVO

Coronavirus

Involving volunteers

Equity, diversity and inclusion

The steps trustees must take when a charity works with partners, to ensure resources are managed responsibly

Safeguarding

Legal protections for people who raise concerns

Safeguarding

How the Public Interest Disclosure Act protects any whistleblowing worker

Safeguarding

What organisations are expected or obliged to do when concerns are raised

Safeguarding

Find out about 'limitation periods' regarding certain types of claim

Safeguarding

Information about DBS checks and tools to help you understand the law as it applies to the roles in your organisation

Safeguarding

Information about getting DBS checks for staff and volunteers

Safeguarding

How to identify potential risks when creating a new staff or volunteering role

Safeguarding

How and when to ask about a staff member or volunteer's criminal history

Safeguarding

A comprehensive guide to different types of DBS checks

Safeguarding

This course will give trustees an overview and understanding of charity governance, regulation and best practice

All voluntary organisations have a duty to keep the people they work with safe from harm. This course introduces the basics of safeguarding within a charity context in England and highlights effective safeguarding practice

This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff

This introductory course explains the key trustee responsibilities for safeguarding, following guidance from the Charity Commission

This course will help people with little or no financial background to feel confident in managing day-to-day charity finance

This course provides an introduction to the key principles of good volunteer management and how to apply them in your organisation

This practical course is specifically tailored to the voluntary sector. It’s designed to give you all the principles and practical tools you need to plan, deliver and evaluate your project successfully

This course will take you through the essentials of lawful data processing for charities and help improve your compliance with the law

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England

Join us for a discussion on the future of partnership working between local government and civil society.

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Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Charity finance skills (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

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