How to run volunteer recruitment and where to find the volunteers you need
Important things to consider when creating a new volunteer role
Advertise your role and attract the right volunteers
Make sure your application and interview processes are accessible and fair
Carry out the appropriate checks and let volunteers know if they've been successful
How volunteering affects volunteers who claim benefits and how you can support them
The rules about volunteers from overseas, including who can and can’t volunteer and what the restrictions are
How to write a volunteer agreement without creating an employment contract
What to include in volunteer induction training to help new volunteers get started
Guidance on how to support, engage and manage your volunteers
We launched a new campaign in the summer of 2023 to help trustees and charity leaders consider the environmental impact of their charities’ investments
Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Our chief executive Sarah Vibert celebrates the start of Trustees' Week and shares our plans
Our policy and public affairs manager, Chris Walker, summarises the announcements from the King's Speech likely to impact our sector
Explore why diversity is a key area of reflection for your trustee board and what needs to happen to make a board truly diverse
Read our open letter calling on the chancellor to ensure charities can continue providing essential services for communities
Why the government must act to cover the true cost of charities delivering public services
An update on what's happening in Westminster. Find out what the King’s Speech and government reshuffle means for charities
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Lessons from Trustees’ Week 2023 and upcoming dates for your diary
How to respond when a member chooses you to report a safeguarding concern
Other things you can do to help your members with safeguarding
How to plan the right safeguarding training for your organisation
Choosing the right safeguarding training for your organisation's needs
How to choose the right safeguarding training provider for your organisation
Useful questions you can ask when planning safeguarding training for your organisation
How to design training in-house if you have safeguarding and training expertise within your organisation
Key safeguarding questions for trustees to consider
Find out about a lead trustee for safeguarding's role and responsibilities
What are safeguarding reports and how can trustees work with them?