Sector Publications

The list below contains publications useful for managing a voluntary or community organisation.

The Russell-Cooke Voluntary Sector Legal Handbook ( 3rd Edition 2009)
Published by the Directory of Social Change

Voluntary Action Waltham Forest keeps a copy of the 3rd edition of the The Russell-Cooke Voluntary Sector Legal Handbook at its offices at 6 Church Hill, Walthamstow E17. Enquirers may study the handbook, by appointment by telephoning 020 8521 0377.

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'Voluntary but not Amateur: A guide to the law for voluntary organisations and community groups'

by Ruth Hayes and Jacki Reason
published by Directory of Social Change
8th Edition, March 2009

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'Management of Voluntary Organisations'

by Peter Hudson
a Croner's Publication

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'MANAGING COMMUNITY ORGANISATIONS AND THEIR ACTIVITIES'

by Community Matters
Community Matters publishes a range of practical books and booklets

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'The Russell-Cooke Voluntary Sector Legal Handbook'

James Sinclair Taylor and the Charity Team at Russell-Cooke Solicitors. Edited by Sandy Adirondack.

published by Directory of Social Change
3rd edition, expected spring 2009.

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'Developing Your Organisation'

by Alan Lawrie
published by Directory of Social Change
1st edition January 2000

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'The Complete Guide to Business & Strategic Planning'

by Alan Lawrie
Published by Directory of Social Change
3rd edition June 2007

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'Voluntary Matters'

Published in Association with the Media Trust
Video and booklet 3 series available

an exciting and innovative BBC series of six programmes about inspiring and motivating volunteers - order the video

'Managing Without Profit (3rd ed)'
Leadership, management and governance of third sector organisations

New Edition by Mike Hudson
published by Directory of Social Change
February 2009

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'Just About Managing? effective management for voluntary organisations and community groups'

by Sandy Adirondack
Published by LVSC
4th edition (latest), January 2006

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'A Management Companion for Voluntary Organisations'

by Tim Cook & Guy Braithwaite
published by Directory of Social Change
1st edition, January 2000

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'The Good Guide to Employment for the Voluntary Sector' Edition: 5
Managing and developing people in voluntary and community organisations

Author: Wendy Blake Ranken
Publisher: NCVO
Published: April 2008

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First steps in quality

published by the Charities Evaluation Service

for order information and a free download click here

The Board Answer Book

The Board Answer Book offers case studies demonstrating some of the most common board dilemmas - from how to recruit trustees, to making sure your meetings are more effective.

Author: Tesse Akpeki
Published by NCVO
December 2005

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 For a wealth of publications relevant to community and voluntary groups always keep an eyee out on the following websites:

Directory of Social Change

National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)

London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC)

Charities Evaluation Service (CES)

Volunteering England

Fit4Funding

NCVO - ICT Hub

Community Matters

For guidance

Charity Commission

Companies House