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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 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