An introduction to our guide on safeguarding and the law
Find out who this guide is for and how to use it
Find out about the key legal sources that we refer to in this guide
Legal duties that charities have to ensure good safeguarding
Find out where charities' duties of care can arise from and who they might affect
The key duties for charities and volunteer organisations regarding insurance
Find out about the Charity Commission's expectations for reporting incidents
The Charity Commission's recommended steps that your organisation can take
Find out about the specific role that trustees can play in safeguarding
Find out about the key Acts and treaties designed to protect children
Recent governance news, resources, research, events and more
Find out if your organisation is eligible for new funding up to £75,000
Learn how new banking rules will affect your charity or voluntary organisation
The latest news, events and opportunities for people managing or supporting volunteers
A round-up of the latest guidance from the Charity Commission, recent governance news and upcoming training and events
Senior consultant, Sandy Chidley, runs through some recent work on ethical evaluation and shares useful evaluation events and training opportunities
A round-up of what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a Labour reshuffle, an update on new APPG rules, and a look ahead to party conferences
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Resources, free events, support and guidance on the big issues affecting small charities
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
A sample emergency leave for dependants policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample equity, diversity and inclusion policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A guide to help you develop an expenses policy for your organisation
A sample family leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample flexible working policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample grievance procedure, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A guide to help you develop an information technology policy for your organisation
A sample maternity leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample paternity leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample pay policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations