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Governance Support

Getting the foundations right so your group can operate safely, legally and with confidence.

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  • Governance

If you have good governance in place, you never really have to worry about it

We can support you - whether setting up or fully operational - to have the right policies and procedures in place, or act as a critical friend to review your current processes. Our support includes:

Constitution and legal structure guidance

Trustee roles and responsibilities

Charity registration and compliance

  • Policies and procedures

Review and development of essential policies

Safeguarding

Health and Safety

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

GDPR/Data Protection

Volunteer Management

Support with risk assessments

Training for trustees

Regular sessions for trustees and management committee members covering duties, liability, finance and safeguarding.

CAVS

We were nervous about becoming a CIO. CAVS walked us through every step and we were registered within months.

A trustee  Castle Point

Need governance help?

Contact the team for free, confidential advice tailored to your organisation.

Castle Point Association of Voluntary Services (CAVS) is a not-for-profit charity and Council for Voluntary Service, supporting the voluntary sector and local communities since 1994.
Members of NAVCA, Volunteering England, EACVS, VCE & ECVYS.
Quick Links

Benfleet Office:

Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex SS7 1TF

Canvey Island Office:

Third Avenue, Canvey Island, SS8 9SU (By appointment only)

01268 214000

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