Staying safe and legal

As Autumn draws in, we know that many of you start to hold more events.  It is a good time to take stock and make sure you are complying with the law and safeguarding your organisation and service users. 

Voluntary sector activity is based upon trustworthiness, reliability, integrity and goodwill, and the value of a strong reputation should not be underestimated. Your public image influences partnership and contract prospects, campaigning, donation levels and the ability to attract volunteers.  Charities need to be aware that almost every activity carries reputational risk.

Much of Norfolk is low-lying land, not much higher or even lower than surrounding water levels.  Even though the county has some of the lowest rainfall in Britain, 42,500 homes in Norfolk are estimated to be at risk from flooding.  And we know that coastal erosion threatens the very existence of some homes.  How resilient is your community to these threats and others?

The Charity Commission, in partnership with Companies House, has produced accounts templates for charitable companies with an income of under £500,000.