Voluntary but not Amateur

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by Ruth Hayes and Jacki Reason

Published by DSC

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The range and quantity of legislation affecting the voluntary sector makes it difficult to keep up to date with the obligations placed on voluntary organisations.

Whether taking on staff, leasing premises, tendering for service contracts, taking out insurance, operating as a charity or changing the organisation’s legal structure, staff and committee members need to understand the law.

First published in the mid 1980s and now in its eighth edition, this best-selling guide has been completely revised to cover all recent relevant legislation. This includes changes in charity and company law, environmental assessment, risk assessment, licensing, contracts and grant funding agreements, in addition to key changes in employment legislation.

As well as explaining the law, the publication provides best practice on: health and safety, equal opportunities and diversity, data protection, confidentiality and email and internet use.

It also has a revised section on the ‘green office’ that details how voluntary organisations can engage with others in combating climate change, reducing energy consumption and managing procurement.

Voluntary but not Amateur is an accessible and indispensable guide for anyone involved in voluntary organisations who wants to understand how the law affects their organisation.

‘An essential tool – comprehensive, easily accessible answers to every question you’ve ever had about running a charity,all in a clear layout with checklists and signposts to further information.’
Rebecca Hilsenrath, Chief Executive, LawWorks

‘Since its publication in the 1980s VBNA has been absolutely essential to me, and a book I genuinely recommend to anyone wanting to run a voluntary group.’
Rodney Hedley, Secretary to the Trustees,
Hilden Charitable Fund

‘With an emphasis on best practice this practical and accessible publication has stood the test of time.’
David Tyler, Chief Executive,
Community Matters

‘London Voluntary Service Council originally developed VBNA and is delighted that this vital resource for the voluntary and community sector has been updated and will reach a wider audience now that it is published by DSC.’
Elizabeth Balgobin, former Chief Executive,
London Voluntary Service Council