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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
NCVO has recruited two charity leaders to its board of trustees, further strengthening and diversifying the skills and experiences of its governing body
NCVO's chief executive Sarah Vibert reflects on the outcomes of independent investigations into complaints submitted to NCVO's board of trustees
In the last of our Road Ahead series, we shine a spotlight on new laws and regulations that may affect you
In this Road Ahead article, we reflect on our shared commitment to better reflect and engage with the communities we serve
As we begin a new year, governance consultant Sally Stephens looks ahead to the big stories for 2023
As we enter the new year, read our advice for how to prepare for the challenges the sector is facing.
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a new government, with plenty for charities to think about.
Key insights about the state of the voluntary sector from our Civil Society Almanac 2022
Use this page to learn about how to broadly encourage positive trustee relationships and manage disputes.
Learn about the types of changes you can make to your governing document and the related rules
Guidance on how to find and welcome new charity trustees
All trustees are responsible for shaping the culture of their board and charity
Learn about how to navigate strategic and operational problems and where the responsibility is located
Learn which decisions stay with the board, what you can delegate and to who.
Learn about what conflicts of interest are and how to work through them
Learn about the different types of meetings and how you can work to make them effective
Learn about what governance is and how it applies to charities
What organisations are expected or obliged to do when concerns are raised