Village Halls - Running your Hall

Insurance for village halls
It is essential that voluntary organisations are covered by suitable insurance. Voluntary management committees are responsible for the people, their working environment and the property of the organisation and this includes the adequate provision of insurance which complies with relevant legislation.

Recruitment
A note on relevant legislation and good practice and outlines the necessary steps that should be taken in order to ensure a robust recruitment process.

Employment Contracts
An overview of the benefits of a written contract of employment and the key points that it should cover.

Pay
An explanation of terms and some of the rules regarding payment of employees as well as a note on salary levels in the voluntary sector and the SJC scales 2007 - 2009.

Pensions
This page explains the importance of pension provision and provides an overview of the main types of pension currently available.

Training Paid Staff and Volunteers
Outlines the importance of training for both paid staff and volunteers and some of the key areas in which training may be required.

Managing Performance
Explains what managing performance is all about and covers both support and supervision and appraisal.

Equal Opportunities Law
Covers the main areas of equal opportunities law, types of discrimination and some exemptions.

Equal Opportunities Policy
Outlines the importance of having an equal opportunities policy, particularly with respect to recruitment, and includes details of where to find a model policy.

Disciplinary and Grievance
Information about disciplinary and grievance for employers, employees and their representatives.

Trades Unions
The benefits and legal situation of trade unions.

Voluntary Management Committee Relationship with Staff
Introduces the concept of a clear split between the responsibilities of committee members and those of staff and why such a split is important to the good governance and effective operation of an organisation.

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