We Support all different types of organisations however one question we get asked from some of our small groups is ‘when do we move from unincorporated to becoming a legal structure’?

We’ve pulled together some useful information about this to help groups make an informed decision.  

Download our Unincorporated vs Incorporated Legal Structures information document here 

The voluntary sector can be confusing at times, especially when it comes to terminology and jargon. Even if you’ve been in the sector for years, you are bound to come across new terms or acronyms that you have never heard before. 

London Plus are here to help. This jargon buster is designed specifically for the voluntary sector in London, as well as the sectors we work with.

Visit the London Plus website to read through the Jargon Buster

Adult safeguarding is protecting an adult’s right to live in safety, free from abuse and neglect. Read more about it in the Sutton Safeguarding Adults Board easy read document by clicking here  

You can also visit the Sutton Safeguarding Adults Board website to find a wealth of useful information and resources.

Safeguarding Referrals 

To report a concern please contact Sutton Council's Adult Safeguarding Concern Form  on 020 8770 6770 (or  020 8770 5000 outside of 9-5, Mon-Fri) or complete a safeguarding referral form. If your concern is about someone under the age of 18, you can report a concern about a child.

For more information on reporting abuse click here.

Further advice on fire safety, domestic abuse assistance and protection on scams can be obtained on www.suttonsab.org.uk

Safeguarding Training

The London Borough of Sutton provide safeguarding training and e-learning free for organisations working with vulnerable children, young people, adults, and their families in Sutton, and those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).

For information on the Sutton Local Safeguarding Children Partnership (LSCP) training click here 

For information on the Sutton Safeguarding Adult Board (SSAB) training Click here 

Transform is a partnership led by Cranstoun which brings together local organisations, each with unique skills and experience in domestic abuse.

• Female-only One Stop Shop: Sutton Baptist Church, 21 Cheam Road, Sutton SM1 1SN
  • Open: Every Wednesday, 9.30am – 11.30am, or by appointment

• Male-only One Stop Shop: Masonic Hall 9 Grove Road, Sutton SM1 1BT
  • Open: Every third Thursday of the month, 10am - 1pm, no appointment necessary  

If you have been affected by domestic abuse, please call 020 8092 7569. To make a referral please go to the Cranstoun website.

For more information about domestic abuse support, visit www.notaloneinsutton.org.uk 

A hate crime is any crime or incident where the victim, or any other person, believes it was carried out because of the victim’s identity.

If you are a victim of or witness a hate crime

• call police on the non-emergency 101 phone number, in an emergency dial 999 or report it online on the Met police website.
• call Stop Hate UK which provides independent, confidential and accessible reporting and support for victims, witnesses and third parties on a 24-hour free 3rd party reporting number 0800 138 1625.
• alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, the number allows the public to give information to the police with guaranteed anonymity about crime and criminal activity.

Community Action Sutton is a member of NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action). NAVCA supports local infrastructure organisations, across a range of areas of work, including policy, health, volunteering, equalities and more. 

NCVO (The National Council for Voluntary Organisations) is an organisation set up to support small charities. They provide practical support including online guidance, training and events – the NCVO is a membership organisation.

If your charity or voluntary organisation has an annual turnover of less than £30,000, you can become an NCVO member for free. 

The Charity Commission are the regulators of charities in England and Wales. They are responsible for maintaining an accurate and up-to-date register of charities, you can use their website to search for registered charities, set up a registered charity and send in your annual returns. 

The Charity Excellence Framework website provides a free one-stop-shop for charity funding, policies, help & resources. 

The UK Civil Society Almanac 2024 shows the latest available data on the voluntary sector's finances and people.

The Almanac is a particularly useful resource for anyone involved in planning or strategy work, helping identify opportunities and challenges likely to impact your organisation in the future.