Best practice child protection guidelines for arts sector organisations have been developed by Volunteer Development Agency on behalf of the Arts Council of Northern Ireland, for use by organisations within the local arts sector. It covers legislative and good practice issues for working with children, which organisations should adapt to suit their specific activities and structure.

Source: Workforce Hub

 Many people who work in a UK Voluntary and Community Sector Organisation will often find themselves with a responsibility for developing and implementation a volunteer strategy. These National Occupational Standards define the whole spectrum of activities involved in the “Management of Volunteers” and will help you to carry out this role effectively.

A report from the Policy Exchange think-tank says that attempts to regenerate the North have failed and calls for people to move to the more prosperous South East.

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Source: Policy Exchange

It is good practice for organisations to create a comprehensive equal opportunities policy. It can be useful evidence that your organisation does not condone discriminatory practices.The policy should state the organisation's intention to offer equal opportunities to all workers regardless of status, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation or race.

Sample child protection policy for writing your own policy.

A volunteering strategy for health and social care will articulate the key actions needed to address the perceived obstacles to making a refreshed vision for volunteering in health and social care a reality.   The consultation will run until 30 September 2008, with a view to publication of a final strategy and implementation plan in early 2009.  

State of the Countryside 2008 provides a comprehensive description of social, economic and environmental conditions and changes across rural England, highlighting the main challenges and future trends for government and other organisations. 

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