The Charity Commission expects organisations to know that their money is coming from somewhere reputable. This guidance explains what you can take.
Guidance for using NCVO's control on expenditure manual templates
Guidance for using NCVO's financial procedures manual templates - investment and borrowing section
Guidance for using NCVO's financial procedures manual templates - controls on financial assets
Guidance for using NCVO's financial procedures manual templates - human resources
Guidance for using NCVO's financial procedures manual templates - controls on physical assets
Downloadable financial procedures manual templates for charities and voluntary organisations.
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