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
Key areas of law to be aware of if you or your organisation is responsible for safeguarding children or young people
At a time of crisis, charities want and need to be able to give their all to supporting people who need it most. They cannot do that if they have to suspend their work or close altogether.
Volunteering rates have remained stable over the last few years. In 2018/19, 22% of people regularly volunteered with a group, club or organisation. While the pandemic is unlikely to influence the overall numbers of people volunteering in the UK, we will
How to conduct interviews
How to carry out pre-employment checks
Safeguarding for onboarding, training and support
How to conduct exit interviews safely
Safeguarding questions to use during interviews
How you can support safeguarding for your organisation, internally and externally
How to communicate about your organisation's work safely
How to make safeguarding a central part of your fundraising
Making sure you’ve covered important aspects of safeguarding when fundraising
What are the safeguarding risks associated with different types of fundraising?