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Voluntary Sector Leadership: Managing Finances as a Small Charity
The Young Barnet Foundation work to bring charities and organisations together to support and build capacity in the CYP voluntary sector across the London Borough of Barnet. We heard from their CEO, Janet Matthewson on their leadership strategy and their pioneering community work.
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Voluntary Sector Leadership: Effectively Managing a Remote Workforce
Like everyone else, the voluntary sector had to adapt to a shift in working style during the pandemic. We heard from Peter Reeve, Chair of the Charity HR Network and Head of HR at the Motor Neurone Disease Association, on why hybrid working is good for the voluntary sector workforce
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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 has Covid-19 Impacted the Voluntary Sector
Covid-19 has had a significant impact on the voluntary sector, with operational costs and demand for online services increasing, finances deteriorating and less time to address diversity issues in the workforce. This infographic gives an overview of the key challenges that the sector faced during the pandemic.
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How Flexible Working can Support Diversity and Inclusion
Covid-19 exposed inequalities in workplace structures and introduced a new way of working to many. Welsh gender equality charity Chwarae Teg report the need to work towards gender inequality, whilst highlighting the benefits of agile working to mitigate inequality.
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In Conversation: Creating Better Diversity Policies in the Voluntary Sector
Implementing core diversity policies in the voluntary sector is essential in creating inclusive and representative workplaces and services. We invited three champions of diversity and inclusion in the sector to discuss the topic.
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Wellbeing in the Voluntary Sector: A Case for Embedding Positive Mental Health Throughout your Organisation
According to Mind, the workplace should be a safe place for employees and not a place that exacerbates ill mental health. We heard from Emma Mamo, Head of Workplace Wellbeing at Mind about ways that employers in the voluntary sector can support the mental wellbeing of their workforce.
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Wellbeing in the Voluntary Sector: Incorporating Accessibility and Inclusion into Staff Wellbeing Strategies
On average, people with hearing loss are paid £2,000 less per year than the general population.; This amounts to £4 billion per year in lost income across the UK. James Watson O’Neill, Chief Executive of SignHealth shared the importance of inclusion for those with impairments in the voluntary sector.
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Ensuring Voluntary Sector Leadership Promotes Diversity and Inclusion
ACAS works with employers and employees to improve workplace relationships. This article looks at ways that employers in the voluntary sector can better promote diversity and inclusion.
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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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