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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
Explore how the 2025 Spending Review affects charities – including changes to welfare, school meals, NICs and local government funding.
Our chief executive, Sarah Elliott, shares our vision for the sector on behalf of our members
A round-up of the key talking points from the only national hustings dedicated to the voluntary sector
This month sees the launch of a consultation on the Charity Governance Code and new charity chair research
A manifesto for the voluntary sector ahead of the 2024 general election
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