Running your organisation

Voluntary Sector Legal Handbook; (2nd Edition) 2001; Sandy Adirondack and James Sinclair Taylor; The Directory of Social Change; ISBN 1 900360 72 1:
The pre-eminent source of legal guidance for voluntary organisations. It covers the whole spectrum of legal issues that are encountered in the day to day running of a voluntary organisation. It is written with the lay person in mind and every voluntary organisation should have a copy. A new edition is expected shortly.

Tolley’s Charity Administration Handbook; (3rd Edition) 2003; Don Bawtree and Kate Kirkland; LexisNexis UK; ISBN 0 7545 1192 8:
An excellent quick reference book dealing with charity law. It is arranged as a series of information sheets in alphabetical order. A new edition is expected shortly.

Data Protection for Voluntary Organisations; (2nd Edition) 2002; Paul Ticher; The Directory of Social Change; ISBN 1 903991 19 6:
The leading publication on data protection for the voluntary sector. It is written in a concise and understandable style and gives many voluntary sector examples. This is an ideal guide for voluntary organisations of all sizes.

Faith and Hope Don’t Run Charities (trustees do); (2nd Edition) 2002; Mel Witherden; WCVA; ISBN 1 903416 25 6:
A comprehensive management guide for trustees and governing body members looking at the practical issues and pitfalls involved in running a voluntary organisation. Sections include: Strategies, planning and monitoring; Managing the work of the organisation; Better ways of working; Managing money; The role of the trustee; What type of organisation; and Know what the law expects. Many organisations find it an invaluable resource.