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
The Road Ahead 2024 is our annual report on the changing landscape for voluntary sector organisations
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
Our people partner Charmaine Goddard reflects on the work NCVO and the wider sector are doing to challenge racism and inequity
Charity Interns founder Maya Bhose shares how this innovative new programme is bringing new talent into the voluntary sector
Senior volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares the latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Senior volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares lessons from a unique volunteering programme
A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
Our latest Road Ahead report analyses major trends and issues for 2024 to help chart a path through the year
Familiarise yourself with the early signs of mental health problems and learn how to create a supportive working environment
How to support your own mental health and wellbeing at work or while volunteering
Learn how to recognise if you’re experiencing a mental health problem and where to go for help
Understand your responsibilities around flexible working and learn how to build a flexible working culture
Learn about your responsibilities when handling matters of misconduct
How to handle grievances in your organisation
What to do in the event of whistleblowing at your organisation
Guidance on your responsibilities when you end an employee’s contract, or when staff resign or retire
A guide to help your charity or voluntary organisation navigate and implement change
Guidance to help you develop change management plans