Funding application tips

Tips for Funding Applications

This guide has been written for any group applying for funding…

Model Finance Policy

Below you will find a model finance policy template, you can…

Small Charity Financial Controls Policy Template

This document can be amended to form the basis of a Financial Controls Policy for your organisation,

How to track, allocate, and report funding for restricted activity

It is important to distinguish between unrestricted and restricted funds. This PDF will breakdown what each is, how they can be tracked and accurately reported.

Charity Reporting Essentials

This guidance is aimed primarily at charity trustees and sets out what charities are required to do, in terms of preparing trustees’ annual reports, accounts, and annual returns

Internal Financial Controls Checklist

This checklist from the Charity Commission will help you evaluate the charity’s performance against the legal requirements and good practice recommendations set out in the commission’s guidance on internal financial controls for charities.

ICO: Guide to GDPR

An in-depth guide to GDPR from the Information Commissioner's Office. A good document for reference if you have a specific query around GDPR.

Data Protection for Community Groups

A summary of data protection responsibilities for small, volunteer-run community groups, including how to comply with the UK GDPR.

Example GDPR Policy

An example GDPR Policy from Cheshire East CVS including the principles of GDPR and guidelines for the collection and processing of personal data.

General Cyber Security Sample Policy Template

A sample general cyber security sample policy template, you can download an editable version to use for your organisation.