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
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
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.