Resource Library
Good governance is at the heart of every strong and effective charity. Whether you are new to being a trustee or have years of experience, The Essential Trustee is the Charity Commission’s main guide…
A strong and effective board needs the right mix of people, skills, and experience. The Charity Commission's Trustee Board: People and Skills guidance helps charities review their board's strengths,…
The Charity Governance Code is a useful guide to help charities and their boards reach strong standards of governance. It covers topics like organisational purpose, leadership, integrity, decision-…
This step-by-step guide explains how organisations can create a Volunteer Manager account, register their organisation, and add volunteering opportunities to the Salford CVS volunteering portal. It…
This guidance from the National Crime Agency, CEOP Education and the Internet Watch Foundation helps professionals understand emerging safeguarding risks associated with the misuse of artificial…
Given the ongoing hot weather forecast, we wanted to share the GM Talking About Heat toolkit and highlight how important this resource is for our work over the coming weeks. The toolkit…
Making sure you create and deliver safe activities underpins what VCSE groups and organisations do. Whether you are running a community event, helping volunteers, or offering regular services, a…
Who is the advice for – this advice is primarily for community groups and small charities if you are big enough to have a finance officer you probably have your own…
What is a bank mandate and how does it work?A banking mandate is the document that tells the bank who can access your charity’s account, what they are allowed to do, and how payments must be approved…
This is advice for not-for-profit groups, considering becoming a small community group if you are considering becoming a company or sole trader, this advice is not for you.The constitution is the…