Find training designed for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups
Find organisations that can help you plan and review your safeguarding work
Find information and recommendations for ensuring your safeguarding follows the law
An introduction to our guide on safeguarding and the law
Find out who this guide is for and how to use it
Find out about the key legal sources that we refer to in this guide
Legal duties that charities have to ensure good safeguarding
Find out where charities' duties of care can arise from and who they might affect
The key duties for charities and volunteer organisations regarding insurance
Find out about the Charity Commission's expectations for reporting incidents
Learn how to decide which DBS checks to apply for.
Find out when to ask about criminal history and how to handle employing someone with a criminal record.
Identify the safeguarding risks of a new staff or volunteer role before deciding which DBS check may be appropriate.
Learn more about what kind of DBS check a new trustee might need.
Learn about keeping information safe, how to process ID checks and more.