Good Guides

NCVO's range of handbooks, the Good Guides, provide comprehensive information for all voluntary and community organisations to ensure they are working effectively.

Aimed at beginners or those who are more experienced but looking for more guidance or a refresher, the Good Guides make it easy to follow best practice. Divided into clear chapters, they include checklists, legal information, changes in legislation and case studies to ensure they are clear and simple to use.

Click on the links below to find out more about each Good Guide:

The Good Trustee Guide provides comprehensive information about a trustee's role and guidance on developing an effective trustee board.	The Good Guide to Trading is for all organisations who want to use social enterprise to contribute to their independence, sustainability and growth.	The Good Guide to Employment provides guidance on how to be a good employer, from finding the right person, to salaries and contracts.
The Good Financial Management Guide for the Voluntary Sector provides advice on the financial management for non-finance specialists.	The Good Guide to Working with Consultants will help you to select appropriate consultants and look at effective preparation, planning and briefing.	The Good Guide to Campaigning and Influencing enables campaigners to use their skills to transform resources into positive social change.
The Good Management Guide for the Voluntary Sector addresses the needs of people working in a management role and is an induction for those new to management.	The Good Membership Guide for the Voluntary Sector looks at the factors involved in recruiting and retaining members and the best ways to manage relationships.