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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

Guide to Management Committees

What Is the Management Committee? The management committee (sometimes called a ‘steering group’ or ‘executive committee’) is the leadership team elected or appointed to oversee the running of the organisation. General Responsibilities of All Committee Members All committee members have a shared duty to: • Act in the best interests of the organisation and its […]