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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 latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Our latest impact and evaluation support, guidance and training
Policy and insight manager Sam Mercadante considers the implications of the Autumn Statement for charities
A round-up of what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a Labour reshuffle, an update on new APPG rules, and a look ahead to party conferences
An outline of how much funding is required to establish a voluntary sector consortium, and some of the potential funding sources
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