Here is a fantastic safeguarding resource created by the NCVO team. The members of faith institutions should be able to practice their faith in a safe and secure environment. Click here to access their safeguarding resource.
As part of Strengthening Faith Institutions (SFI) continuous partnership with Touchstone Security Solutions and City Sikhs, a Safety and Security Training workshop was delivered at Singh Sabha London East (Seven Kings). Members of all faith communities across the United Kingdom deserve to be able to safely practice their faith in their place of worship. The…
At 10:30 am on Wednesday 25th September, the SFI team walked into the National Gurdwara Conference 2019. As we go around the room speaking to Sikh’s that have travelled all over the country to be here they tell us how they haven’t heard of anything like this before. Within 15 minutes of the first talk,…
Join us on Wednesday 11th September for a seminar on how to register your faith institution as a charity, the importance of good governance and potential funding streams. Due to limited spaces, only two representatives from each faith institution may attend. To register please contact Javed Bashir on 07983411008.
As part of Barnet Safeguarding Children’s Partnership with the voluntary sector, they have commissioned Community Barnet to deliver safeguarding training within various community spaces at times and dates that are more convenient for the broad range of organisations within the borough Course 1. Safeguarding Children Level 1 Sunday 22nd September 2019 Time: 2pm to 5pm…
There is no place for hate in the UK. If you want to stand against hate crime, make sure you and your institution get involved in this year’s Hate Crime Awareness Week from 12th – 19th October 2019. Click here to access their website, where you can register your own event, find events to attend…
Like all sectors, charities are susceptible to fraud and can be seen as easy target for criminals. International Charity Fraud Awareness Week will encourage and empower charities to talk about fraud and share best practice. This year’s launch event will take place on the 21st October 2019 at Chartered Accountants’ Hall, Moorgate Place, London EC2R…
In recent years charity rules and regulations have tightened and the job of a charity trustee has become tougher than ever. With over 168,000 registered charities in the UK the demand is high for skilled trustees. Click here for 6 handy tips for anyone who is a trustee, or is thinking about becoming a trustee…
Lloyds Bank Foundation and the Foundation for Social Improvement (FSI) have developed a guide to help you master the basics of recruiting, selecting and inducting Trustees to help your charity thrive. Click here to access this free guide!
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations has conducted a year-long consultation project with charities, led by Dame Mary Marsh. They have identified four ethical principles to help your charity recognise and resolve ethical issues and conflicts, and become a safer space for all individuals. Click here to access the report.
