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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
A sample compassionate and parental bereavement leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample adoption leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
Guidance on the law around involving volunteers with your organiation
A quick introduction to employment law on leave and time off
Using the Equality Act to understand your legal duties
A quick introduction to employment law on equity, diversity and inclusion
Trustees should think carefully about how to secure income for their charity
Find out about different types of concerns and ways they can be reported.
Information about getting DBS checks for staff and volunteers