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Common Policies needed by groups
Putting key policies and procedures in place keeps people safe and ensures the group operates within the law.
Most groups will need the following policies:
- Health & Safety policy
- Equal opportunities policy
- Confidentiality & Data Protection policy
- Safeguarding policy
- Risk management policy
- Financial procedures policy
- Reserves policy
Safeguarding
CCVS Polices and Procedures
Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
Health & Safety Resources
Equity, diversity and inclusion
This guidance will help you understand your core legal responsibilities to your employees
Writing a data protection policy and procedures
A guide to help you write your data protection policy and procedures and other related documents.
How to manage risk
Learn about the 7 steps involved in the risk management process.
Writing the financial procedures manual
Detailed guidance before completing your financial procedures manual.
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