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
Policy and insight manager Sam Mercadante considers the implications of the Autumn Statement for charities
Latest updates on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
Research exploring the volunteering experiences and perspectives of people from the global majority
The latest resources, events and training to help your organisation with its impact and evaluation
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
New inclusion and campaigning resources, a chance to help shape investment principles, and dates for your diary
It is with much love and respect that we pay tribute to our colleague and friend, Michelle Curtis, who passed away unexpectedly in November.
How charities can harness the power of our collective voice in 2024
Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Latest updates on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
Guidance to help you communicate change and consult stakeholders
Guidance to help you support staff and volunteers through change
Guidance to help you understand and manage resistance to change
Guidance to help you embed and evaluate change
Five key steps to follow when restructuring a charity or voluntary organisation
What to do if you’re planning to make less than 20 employees redundant
Guidance for charities and their legal obligations
Sources of legal advice and assistance for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.
This document contains a list of legal aspects that need to be covered by most voluntary organisations.