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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
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.
Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
We launched a new campaign in the summer of 2023 to help trustees and charity leaders consider the environmental impact of their charities’ investments
The latest guidance, resources and training for governance professionals
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
NCVO shares changes we’re making to our use of language along with reflections for the wider sector
Resources, free events, support and guidance on the big issues affecting small charities
Charity representatives tell us their priorities ahead of next year’s general election
Organisations have united ahead of next week’s spring budget to call on the chancellor to provide urgent support
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster. This month sees the creation of new government departments and a big change at the top of Scottish politics
NCVO’s senior policy and influencing advisor Catherine Goodall shares recent updates and upcoming dates for your diary
The different ways that voluntary organisations can work together collectively to bid for and deliver public service contracts
Things to consider when staffing a collaborative project
Guidance to help you decide whether working in partnership is right for your organisation
A checklist of questions to help you decide whether to work collaboratively on a given project.
What to consider when deciding on investments
Creating financial information that helps managers and trustees
Guidance on creating a financial strategy and what you need to include
Find out what makes charity finance different and how to plan appropriately
Guidance on your responsibilities when you end an employee’s contract, or when staff resign or retire
Use this page to learn about how to broadly encourage positive trustee relationships and manage disputes.