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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
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.
Our survey of more than 10,000 people provides the most detailed analysis of volunteering for a decade
A new working group to look at the issue of flexible working in the charity sector is being launched by membership bodies NCVO and ACEVO with support from Starfish Search, an executive search firm
The latest research from the covid-19 voluntary sector impact barometer reveals that while the majority of charities and voluntary sector organisations have drawn up plans to address equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues in their workplace
NCVO is predicting better than expected year-end financial results for 2020-21 and has today announced a new leadership team who will work with interim CEO Sarah Vibert and the board of trustees.
Principles that support charities to recognise and resolve ethical issues and conflicts, and make charities safer
The Charity Commission expects organisations to know that their money is coming from somewhere reputable. This guidance explains what you can take.
How to make the most of volunteers while ensuring they don’t become workers or employees
Questions you might ask yourself if you're thinking of raising a concern.
How grant makers can contribute to better safeguarding practice
Guide to welcoming and training new volunteers
Use this page to make sure you’re meeting your data protection responsibilities.
How to support your staff to take part in volunteering opportunities
How to develop effective learning and development plans
Guidance on making a provisional offer of employment and conducting checks