We stand up for charities and volunteers - because we know voluntary action is essential to change the world we live in
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 government policy and funding announcements and updates on our influencing work
This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements
This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements. For news related to what’s happening in parliament, see our regular inside track round-up.
Latest updates on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
The latest charity governance news, resources and dates for your diary
Today the Small Charities Coalition (SCC) announced that the FSI (the Foundation for Social Improvement) and NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations) have come together to secure the SCC Helpdesk and other key services.
Our analysis of the election result and what it means for the voluntary sector
Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
How you can support safeguarding for your organisation, internally and externally
How to make sure your organisation is managing data safely and securely
Guidance to help you campaign with confidence during an election
Creating a safeguarding plan to ensure policies and procedures are being followed
Key safeguarding questions for trustees to consider
Guidance on the health and safety measures you need to put in place when working with volunteers
Find out about whistleblowing, and the policies your organisation should have in place.
Guidance around safeguarding vulnerable clients and volunteers
Safeguarding considerations for grantmakers and grantholders