NCVO’s Governance information and guidance
Practical steps to take to effectively achieve and maintain good governance in your charity
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Entries by Alison Hodson
Fundraising Regulator
The Fundraising Regulator is the independent regulator of charitable fundraising in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. They do this by: setting, maintaining and promoting the standards for fundraising in the Code of Fundraising Practice (the code). From 1 November 2025, fundraising regulation in the UK is evolving to reflect modern fundraising practices. The new Code of […]
Fundraising Essentials guide and videos
This guide, and accompanying set of videos, are a starting point for any individual or charity new to fundraising.
Charity Commission’s guidance on finances
Managing charity finances is key guidance from the Charity Commission for all Charities.
CAPlus Community Accounting
CAPlus support CICs and charities with affordable financial services.
Involving Volunteers – Templates and Policies
Our list of the best models or examples of Policies and templates to help you develop your documents: Template Volunteer Policy We have created a template policy for you to use in your preparation for working with volunteers. Example Volunteer Agreements This very simple one is from the Volunteer Now website. Volunter Risk Assessment Volunteer […]
NCVO’s Involving Volunteers
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) offers an in-depth section on Involving Volunteers.
Writing a constitution for a small community group
What is an Unincorporated Association? An unincorporated association is one of the simplest types of voluntary group. It is made up of two or more people who come together to pursue a common, non-profit aim, such as running a community garden, organising local events, or supporting a group of people with shared interests or needs. […]
National Council of Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
NCVO’s website has a comprehensive section about setting up a voluntary organisation.
Opening a Bank Account
Most community groups need to have a bank account in the name of the group. It is important for keeping track of your group’s money and making sure it does not get mixed up with individuals’ money. You also need a bank account in order to apply for grants, and should have one if you […]
