Policies and Procedures

Voluntary and Community organisations may have need for a range of policies and procedures to cover issues regarding the governing of their organisation and for the delivery of services and activities. Some represent good practice and others may be a legal requirement depending on the type of organisation and the services provided.

Safeguarding

• Safe Network - contains step by step process for writing and implementing a Child Protection Policy and Procedure
• Children's Workforce Matters - Provides extensive information, support and guidance for groups working with children and young people in Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire

Vulnerable Adults Policies

• Volunteering England has example policies for volunteer involving organisations including Vulnerable Adults Policy

Health and Safety

• KnowHowNonProfit - have a range of employment related policies including Health and Safety
• NCVO - have a whole range of HR policies including Health and Safety

Equality and Diversity

• KnowHowNonProfit - have a range of employment related policies including Equal Opportunities
• NCVO - have a whole range of HR policies including Equality and Diversity
• Download VAL's Model Equality and Diversity policy

Data Protection Policy

• Download VAL's Model Data Protection Policy

Finance Policy

•  Download VAL's Model Finance Policy

Complaints Procedure

•  Download VAL's Model Complaints Procedure