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
Practical ways to take part in Small Charity Week – from sharing your story to getting free training, funding support and expert advice.
A new report by NCVO and ACEVO sets out six key recommendations to make the Civil Society Covenant meaningful, based on feedback from over 1,000 organisations.
Explore how the 2025 Spending Review affects charities – including changes to welfare, school meals, NICs and local government funding.
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