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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 King's speech sets out the new Labour government's priorities for the months ahead, following the party's general election victory.
Our analysis of Labour's first few days in government and what their announcements could mean for the charity sector
A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
The latest guidance from the Charity Commission, new governance resources and upcoming training
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
Our reflections on the budget and what it could mean for voluntary organisations
What we learned during the National Volunteering Forum, along with examples of actions you can take in response to the volunteering challenges facing the sector
Following recent changes within NCVO, this letter from CEO Kate Lee, sets out plans for the future and our continued commitment to supporting small charities.
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