Information on being an employer
Other people who can help with Information on being an employer
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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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Advice about equality and diversity, Help with developing policies and sample policies, Information on being an employer
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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.
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Fire Protection, Health and Safety Information, Information about running gambling activities such as raffles or bingo, Information on being an employer, Information on food hygiene, Information on legal issues, Information on running events and festivals, Raffle Tickets, Risk Assessment (Financial and Organisational), Risk Assessment (Health and Safety / Fire)
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The BHCC Health and Safety team monitors and advises on health and safety in Brighton and Hove workplaces and venues. They are also responsible for issuing licenses, for example for raffles.
For information about raffle registration see www.brighton-hove.gov.uk/content/business-and-trade/licensing-and-gambling/lotteries-and-raffles
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Community venues, Information about managing volunteers, Information on being an employer, Information on rooms for hire, Networking and finding other community groups
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A network of community buildings managers from across the city, providing mutual support, sharing information and skills and giving a voice to those running and supporting our vital community spaces. The group meets regularly in community buildings around the city.
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Information on setting up a company, Information for social enterprises and co-operatives, Information on being an employer
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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.
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Information on being an employer
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Run a Human Resources advisory service for small to medium size voluntary orgnaisations. This includes the chance to post questions via email or post, and the opportunity to work with volunteer professionals on more complex matters.
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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.
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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
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Phone advice about starting and running a business
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Have a DBS guide to help groups understand when it is appropriate to DBS check staff and volunteers.
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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
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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.
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Advice about equality and diversity, Information on being an employer
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The TUC have published a guide to employment rights in 17 different languages at https://www.tuc.org.uk/workingintheUK
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Fire Protection, Health and Safety Information, Information on being an employer, Risk Assessment (Health and Safety / Fire)
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UNISON Health and Safety Zone provides information on many aspects of health and safety.
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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
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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.
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Help with developing policies and sample policies, Information about managing volunteers, Information on being an employer, Information on managing community and voluntary sector groups
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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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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.