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1. What do I need to think about?
The National Cyber Security Centre have provided guidance about how to defend against possible risks and outline easy and low-cost steps to protect from attacks. They have produced a Small Charity Guide which includes expert advice that is particularly useful for small organisations on backing-up data, using strong passwords, protecting against malware, keeping devices safe and avoiding phishing attacks.
Business continuity is about understanding and managing risks to the everyday running of an organisation. It helps you to prepare for an emergency or disruptions by planning different ways of working so that you can continue to deliver your key functions. The Manchester Business Continuity Forum (MBCF) have produced this series of guidance documents and templates based on good practice and experience.
Bates Wells have produced this crisis management guide for charities drawing on the expertise of colleagues from different areas of the firm, and fellow B Corp Forster Communications, to look at some of the varied issues that might prompt a crisis, how you might pre-empt a crisis, and how to plan for the worst, should it happen.
This guidance form the Charity Commission outlines the basic principles and strategies that can be applied to help charities manage their risks.
Insurance companies that specialise in providing Insurance Cover for the Voluntary Sector
Zurich Insurance – This company is recommended by the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA)
Keegan & Pennykid Insurance Brokers Ltd – This company is endorsed by London Voluntary Service Council
