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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
Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
We launched a new campaign in the summer of 2023 to help trustees and charity leaders consider the environmental impact of their charities’ investments
The latest guidance, resources and training for governance professionals
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
NCVO shares changes we’re making to our use of language along with reflections for the wider sector
Resources, free events, support and guidance on the big issues affecting small charities
Charity representatives tell us their priorities ahead of next year’s general election
Organisations have united ahead of next week’s spring budget to call on the chancellor to provide urgent support
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster. This month sees the creation of new government departments and a big change at the top of Scottish politics
NCVO’s senior policy and influencing advisor Catherine Goodall shares recent updates and upcoming dates for your diary
How to set a salary structure and reward staff with fair and competitive pay
How to involve people who use services in the design and delivery of services
An overview of the key policies and procedures that will support the operational running of a consortium
This page looks at how organisations collaborate on the projects that directly contribute to their overall mission
Familiarise yourself with the early signs of mental health problems and learn how to create a supportive working environment
Learn how to recognise whether stress is an issue for your organisation, and get tips on how to manage it
What to do in the event of whistleblowing at your organisation
How to approach diversity at board level
Other things you can do to help your members with safeguarding
Safeguarding guidance for major donor fundraising