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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.
How to manage safeguarding risks at an operational level
Recognising safeguarding opportunities and risks when a volunteering relationship ends
How to create role descriptions and advertise for volunteers
A collection of safeguarding resources for designated safeguarding leads
What are the roles and responsibilities of a designated safeguarding lead?
Identifying the types of harm that people you work with might experience
When to take checks and other recruitment steps that help keep people safe
Get advice on the safeguarding challenges of working outside the UK