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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
Examples of tribunal decisions where a volunteer be seen as an employee
Guidance to help you decide how and where to advertise a role
Sample trustee expenses claim form
Seven steps to help trustees manage risk in their charity
Guidance on what to include in employment contracts and written statements
Learn the steps to take to set up a trading subsidiary.
Information you need before you write your evaluation brief and what to include once you get started
A guide to implementing local Compact agreements between voluntary organisations and local authorities, health services, and government departments
What to consider once your merger has completed
Actions to ensure a planned merger is in the best interests of your organisations and beneficiaries