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Find out about the most important documents needed for good safeguarding
Guidance on reserves policies for your charity
A sample family leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample dignity at work policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample flexible working policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
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
Explore how the 2025 Spending Review affects charities – including changes to welfare, school meals, NICs and local government funding.
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
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.