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Today the Small Charities Coalition (SCC) announced that the FSI (the Foundation for Social Improvement) and NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations) have come together to secure the SCC Helpdesk and other key services.
How you can support safeguarding for your organisation, internally and externally
Guidance on the health and safety measures you need to put in place when working with volunteers
Using the Equality Act to understand your legal duties
How to provide ongoing support to your volunteers and manage any concerns.
Understand how to make safeguarding part of your everyday activities and review what you are doing
What you need to consider when choosing your legal structure and the main characteristics of different legal structures
The latest guidance from the Charity Commission, new governance resources and upcoming training
Governance consultant Sally Stephens shares updates on the Charities Act and the Charity Governance Code, along with some exciting training opportunities for trustees
Our round-up for trustees and governance professionals, with useful sector updates, training courses and guidance
NCVO's governance consultant Mo Wiltshire shares highlights from the Charity Commission’s recent research into trustee confidence
With many of us approaching the end of our financial year, senior governance consultant Sally Stephens shares guidance for completing your annual return
New inclusion and campaigning resources, a chance to help shape investment principles, and dates for your diary
Recent governance news, resources, research, events and more
A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
The latest guidance, resources and training for governance professionals
Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Learn more about your organisation's financial position and understanding the timings of financial challenges
What are safeguarding reports and how can trustees work with them?
How organisations with a national body and local groups can work together
How to trade as a charity, and what the risks are
Seven steps to help trustees manage risk in their charity
Making sure people take on the right roles and responsibilities to keep people safe
This document contains a list of legal aspects that need to be covered by most voluntary organisations.
Find out about the most important documents needed for good safeguarding
What to consider when setting up a joint working agreement