Policies
Robust policies are good practice for any voluntary and community organisations and, in some circumstances, are a legal requirement. Policies are also a requirement for funders.
The benefits of having robust policies include that they:
- demonstrate to potential funders and other stakeholders that your voluntary and community organisation operates in a professional way
- protect your client group and your organisation
- help to ensure that everyone is clear about rules and regulations
- protect you when something goes wrong, there is an accident or you receive a complaint.
Some of the main policies developed by the group development team alongside voluntary and community organisations include:
- child protection and safeguarding
- health and safety
- working with volunteers
- financial management
- employment law
- equality and diversity.
Do you need help to develop policies and procedures for your voluntary and community organisation? Contact Voluntary Action Wakefield District for more information and advice.
We can also put you in touch with other partner organisations who can help you, including the Pay and Employment Rights Service and West Yorkshire Community Accounting Service.
