We stand up for charities and volunteers - because we know voluntary action is essential to change the world we live in
Find out about the most important documents needed for good safeguarding
Guidance on reserves policies for your charity
How a volunteer policy can benefit your organisation and what it should include
Check your organisation has the right policies and procedures in place to employ and manage staff
Sample documents, templates and guides to help you create and collate policies and procedures
Use this to help you write your data protection policy and procedures and other related documents.
This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements. For news related to what’s happening in parliament, see our regular inside track round-up.
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
Our chief executive, Sarah Elliott, shares our vision for the sector on behalf of our members
A round-up of the key talking points from the only national hustings dedicated to the voluntary sector
This month sees the launch of a consultation on the Charity Governance Code and new charity chair research
A manifesto for the voluntary sector ahead of the 2024 general election
Key points from the budget and analysis of how it will impact the voluntary sector
Our chief executive Sarah Vibert shares her thoughts on key findings from NPC’s new charity sector report
Incorporating conflicts of interest into your financial procedures manual
Guidance for using NCVO's financial procedures manual templates
How to set up a good induction and probation programme
Advice on DBS checks for volunteers and volunteer involving organisations
This page is about how to respond to discrimination occurring in your organisation.
A quick introduction to employment law on the conditions of employment
How consortium members can work together to bid for, and hopefully win, contracts
Collaborative working, also known as joint or partnership working, covers a variety of ways that two or more organisations can work together
Build your understanding of an employers' responsibilities for mental health and wellbeing
Risk management is a vital (and legal) responsibility for charity trustees. This page covers an introduction to the risk management process and the role insurance plays in protecting your organisation.