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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
The King's speech sets out the new Labour government's priorities for the months ahead, following the party's general election victory.
Our analysis of Labour's first few days in government and what their announcements could mean for the charity sector
A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
The latest guidance from the Charity Commission, new governance resources and upcoming training
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
Our reflections on the budget and what it could mean for voluntary organisations
What we learned during the National Volunteering Forum, along with examples of actions you can take in response to the volunteering challenges facing the sector
Following recent changes within NCVO, this letter from CEO Kate Lee, sets out plans for the future and our continued commitment to supporting small charities.
How to provide ongoing support to your volunteers and manage any concerns.
How the roles of CEOs and designated safeguarding leads can support each other
How trustees can work with their organisation's CEO to ensure good safeguarding
Use this page to understand why you need a plan to manage ethical risks when you use technology
How to write a volunteer agreement without creating an employment contract
How to write volunteer role descriptions that show your volunteers' roles and responsibilities
Understand how equity, diversity and inclusion affects volunteers and those they support
A volunteer strategy helps secure the support to help your volunteering do more
Learn how to get your organisation ready for fundraising.
Learn how to keep clear records of who holds decision-making authority.