Other people who can help with Information on being an employer
Advising Communities
Address: Advising London, The Foundry, 17 Oval Way, London, SE11 5RR
Telephone: 020 3752 5527
Website: http://advisingcommunities.org.uk/
Email: advisingcommunities@advising.london
Services provided:
Health and Safety Information, Help with developing policies and sample policies, Information about monitoring and evaluation, Information and training about safeguarding, Information on being an employer, Information on charities and charity law, Information on legal structures, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups, Information on managing money, Information on setting up a company, Quality Assurance System providers, Training for community groups
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Subscription website which provides information sheets for community groups on a wide range of issues. Also provide consultancy to community organisations, including one-to-one support on becoming a company or Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), and run a Quality Assurance scheme.
Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service – ACAS
Telephone: 08457 474747 (helpline)
Website: www.acas.org.uk
Use the contact form on their website
Services provided:
Advice about equality and diversity, Help with developing policies and sample policies, Information on being an employer
Notes:
Have a section on their website that covers all areas of Equality.
Provide information about the responsibilities involved in being an employer. Run a helpline for employers and employees about employment rights and rules.
Business Link – now Gov.uk
Website: www.gov.uk
Services provided:
Information on setting up a company, Information for social enterprises and co-operatives, Information on being an employer
Notes:
The gov.uk website has lots of useful information on setting up a social enterprise, information on what to do when employing staff for the first time, and general information about your rights and responsibilities as an employer.
Community Impact Bucks
Website: http://www.communityimpactbucks.org.uk/pages/resources-guides.html
Services provided:
Fundraising ideas and information, Information about Gift Aid, Information on being an employer, Information on legal structures, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups, Information on producing financial and business plans, Information on running a group
DIY Committee Guide
Website: http://www.diycommitteeguide.org/
Services provided:
Information on being an employer, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups, Information on running a group
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Useful online information on the role of the management committee, and other topics related to the community and voluntary sector.
Government business support helpline
Telephone: 0300 456 3565
Website: https://www.gov.uk/business-support-helpline
Services provided:
Information on being an employer, Information on legal structures, Information on producing financial and business plans, Information on setting up a company, Tax and insurance training
Notes:
Phone advice about starting and running a business
Health and Safety Executive
Services provided:
Health and Safety Information, Help with developing policies and sample policies, Information on being an employer, Information on legal issues, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups, Information about managing volunteers, Risk Assessment (Financial and Organisational), Risk Assessment (Health and Safety / Fire)
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Produce a 5 step guide to risk assessment, available online. Also publish a range of health and safety publications, including a guide to drawing up a Safety Policy and Accident Report forms.
HMRC (HM Revenue and Customs)
Charities Helpline: 0300 123 1073.
Employer helpline: 0300 200 3200
www.gov.uk/government/organisations/hm-revenue-customs
Services provided:
Accounts, book keeping and payroll, Fundraising ideas and information, Information about Gift Aid, Information about payroll giving, Information on being an employer, Information on legal issues, Information on setting up a company
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Useful direct links:
Registering as a new business or employer
Employment status tool to help decide if someone is employed or self employed
Charity recognition
Payroll giving
Data protection
Claim gift aid
LawWorks
Address: LawWorks, National Pro Bono Centre, 48 Chancery Lane, London, WC2A 1JF
Telephone: 020 7092 3940
Services provided:
Information on being an employer, Information on legal issues, Legal advice
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LawWorks for Community Groups offers free legal advice and guidance to small charities, not-for-profit, voluntary and community organisations and social enterprises in England and Wales. To apply use the online form on their website.
National Council for Voluntary Youth Services (NCVYS)
Telephone: 020 7278 1041
Website: http://www.ncvys.org.uk/
Email: mail@ncvys.org.uk
Services provided:
Advice about DBS checking, Information and training about safeguarding, Information on being an employer, Information on legal issues, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups, Information on running childrens groups
Notes:
Have a DBS guide to help groups understand when it is appropriate to DBS check staff and volunteers.
NCVO (National Council for Voluntary Organisations)
Address: Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London, N1 9RL,
Telephone: 020 7713 6161
Website: http://www.ncvo.org.ukncvo@ncvo.org.uk
Email: ncvo@ncvo.org.uk
Services provided:
Fundraising ideas and information, Information about community shares, Information about managing volunteers, Information on being an employer, Information on charities and charity law, Information on insurance, Information on legal issues, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups, Information on producing financial and business plans, Information on running a group
Notes:
NCVO have a wide range of information on all aspects of running a community and voluntary group. They publish guidance on trustee liability and on insurance for volunteers and organisations, You can also ask questions about working in the community and voluntary sector. For example, how to recruit trustees, queries about employment legislation, or where to get a financial advisor.
NCVO’s Workforce Project aims to share best practice on employment in the voluntary sector.
Sandy Adirondack
Address: 39 Gabriel House, 10 Odessa Street, London, SE16 7HQ
Telephone: 020 7232 0726
Website:http://www.sandy-a.co.uk/
Email: sandy@sandy-a.co.uk
Services provided:
Information on being an employer, Information on legal issues
Notes:
Sandy Adirondack provides Training and consultancy on governance and law for the voluntary sector. She offers email updates on a wide range of legal issues for the community and voluntary sector including employment law and charity law.
Trade Union Congress
Address: Congress House, Great Russell Street, London, WC1B 3LS
Telephone: 020 7636 4030
Website: www.tuc.org.uk
Email: info@tuc.org.uk
Services provided:
Advice about equality and diversity, Information on being an employer
Notes:
The TUC have published a guide to employment rights in 17 different languages at https://www.tuc.org.uk/workingintheUK
UNISON
Website: http://www.unison.org.uk
Services provided:
Fire Protection, Health and Safety Information, Information on being an employer, Risk Assessment (Health and Safety / Fire)
Notes:
UNISON Health and Safety Zone provides information on many aspects of health and safety.
Voluntary Arts Network
Website: https://www.voluntaryarts.org/briefings
Services provided:
Fundraising ideas and information, Information about community shares, Information about Gift Aid, Information about social media, Information and advice about accessibility, Information and training about safeguarding, Information on being an employer, Information on funding sources, Information on insurance, Information on legal issues, Information on legal structures, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups, Information on managing money, Information on producing financial and business plans, Information on producing publicity for groups, Information on running a group, Support for artists and arts organisations
Notes:
They have a useful set of briefings with information on various aspects of running a community group, particularly tailored for those involved in arts and crafts. The briefings are organised under five headings – Getting Started, Get Funded, Publicity & Promotion, Best Practice and Roles & Responsibilities.
Wales Council for Voluntary Action
Address: Baltic House, Mount Stuart Square, Cardiff Bay, Cardiff, CF10 5FH
Telephone: 0800 2888 329
Website: www.wcva.org.uk
Email: help@wcva.org.uk
Services provided:
Help with developing policies and sample policies, Information about managing volunteers, Information on being an employer, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups
Notes:
Website has a comprehensive set of information sheets with guidance on running a voluntary sector organisation. They also publish a set of information sheets on employing staff.
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