The third sector is affected by the same employment and health and safety legislation as other employers, as well as wider regulatory requirements specific to voluntary organisations. Because of the nature of the sector, certain guidelines are more relevant to these organisations than they are to the private sector. For example, anyone working with children or vulnerable people is particularly affected by criminal record checks.
In addition to the work being done to reduce regulation in general, government departments are working to tackle the additional burdens on third sector organisations. See how our progress to date has led to real change for real businesses. Then give us your ideas of how we can go even further to reduce the unnecessary administrative burden on charities.
Read more in Making your life simpler, a summary of Government's Simplification Plans 2008.
Read more in Making your life simpler a summary of Government's Simplification Plans 2008.
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