Key topic areas covered include: Communities, Safeguarding and Workforce & Leadership.

Strengthening Safeguarding Practices and Tackling Beneficiary Disengagement

There is growing evidence to suggest that disengagement with veteran’s charities is higher than with other charities. In this case study, the Head of Safeguarding from The Royal British Legion discusses why tackling disengagement with services, is crucial to improving safeguarding in the voluntary sector.

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Creating a Safer Work Culture through Engagement with Senior Leadership

Thirtyone:eight are a faith-based charity that strive to assist organisations in creating a safer and more inclusive culture in their workplace. This case study explores thirtyone:eight’s guiding principles for organisations to follow when looking to improve their safeguarding strategy.

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Creating a Resilient Workforce through Emotional and Mental Health Support

The British Heart Foundation have been praised for their conscientious wellbeing and safeguarding strategies. We heard from Scott Berney, Head of Safeguarding at the charity about how they supported staff prior to, and throughout the pandemic.

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How Charities can Diversify their Income Streams through Private Sector Partnerships

Charities lost roughly £5 billion in funding during the Covid-19 pandemic. Diversifying their income streams away from reliance on traditional donations is vital in their survival. Strong private sector partnerships have helped Mental Health UK thrive in challenging times.

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Welcoming Refugees to the UK: CARAS’ Youth Programmes

Helping refugees settle and integrate into society is essential, especially for vulnerable young people. This case study looks at the work of CARAS in supporting refugees in South London.

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Risk Management: Overcoming Challenges and Avoiding Mistakes

In this case study we’ll look at common pitfalls in risk management and how best to mitigate them.

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Providing Inclusive Safeguarding Services for BME Communities

In this case study we’ll look at the work of the Equality & Inclusion Partnership (EQuIP) in providing inclusive safeguarding services for Black and Minority Ethnic (BME) communities in Warwickshire.

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How Barnardo’s See, Hear, Respond Partnership is Safeguarding Children During the Covid-19 Crisis

It is clear that the pandemic has had, and will continue to have, an impact on children’s welfare. Community organisations and institutions such as schools, who would usually be able to monitor and safeguard children, are not having the same contact with children as before.

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