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It offers clear, easy-to-understand guidance on rei mb ursable expenses and simplifies the process of submitting and approving claims .  \nBy using this template, you'll help make sure that both your volunteers and staff have a smooth experience with expense management, allowing everyone to focus more on your mission and less on admin tasks .  \nNote: This policy template is for informational purposes only and is not legally binding. It should be used as a guideline and adjusted to align with your organisation 's specific procedures and circumstances.  \nWe recommend consulting with legal or HR professionals to make sure that yourfinal policy complies with applicable laws and meets your charity's unique requirements.  \n1 . Purpose and Scope  \nStart your policy with an introduction that explains its purpose and scope. For example:  \n“The purpose of this Volunteer Travel & Expense Policy is to provide clear guidelines for volunteers who incur expenses on behalf of [Charity Name]. This policy ensures that expenses are controlled, reasonable, and reimb ursable, while also maintainingfairness and transparency across the organisation.  \nThis policy applies to all volunteers who incur expenses while conducting activities on behalf of [Charity Name].”  \n2  \n2 . Expense Guidelines  \nThis section should outline the general principles regarding expenses. For example:  \n“Volunteers play a crucial role in achieving our mission. We are committed to reimbursing volunteers for reasonable expenses incurred while volunteering. All expenses should be:  \n Necessaryfor the volunteering activity.  \n Reasonable in amount.  \n Supported by valid receipts or documentation.  \n Submitted promptly for reimbursement.  \nAll travel arrangements (flights, accommodations, car rentals, etc.) must be booked through a designated travel management platform or an approved travel agency.”  \n3  \n3 . Rei mb ursable Expenses  \nDetail what types of expenses are rei mb ursable and set clear guidelines. For example:  \n“Travel Expenses  \n Public Transportation: Reimbursementfor the actual cost of bus, train, and tram fares when used for volunteering activities. Volunteers should provide tickets or receipts as proof of expenditure.  \n Personal vehicles:  \n Mileage claims: Volunteers using their own vehicles can be reimbursed at HMRC's Approved Mileage Allowance Payments (AMAP) rates:  \n Cars and vans: 45p per mile for the first 10, 000 miles; 25p per mile thereafter.  \n Motorcycles: 24p per mile.  \n Bicycles: 20p per mile.  \n Passenger supplement: Additional 5p per mile per passenger carried on behalf of the charity.  \n Parking and tolls: Reimb ursable with valid receipts when incurred during volunteering duties.  \n Taxi fares: In cases where public transport is not available or practical, taxi fares may be reimbursed with prior approval and valid receipts.  \nMeals  \n Actual meal costs: Volunteers can claim reimbursementfor reasonable meal costs incurred while volunteering, supported by itemised receipts.  \n Conditions: Reimbursement is for actual costs up to a reasonable limit set by the charity. Alcoholic beverages are notreimb ursable.  \nAccommodation  \n Overnight stays: If volunteering activities require an overnight stay, volunteers can be reimbursed for the actual cost of modest accommodations, supported by receipts. Prior approval from [Approving authority] is required.  \nOther Expenses  \n Communication costs: Actual costs for necessary telephone calls or internet usage related to volunteering duties,","cbCaijk26jCUR21M","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijk26jCUR21M","pdf",7644929,"English","# 1. Purpose and Scope\n# 2. Expense Guidelines\n# 3. Reimbursable Expenses\n## Travel Expenses\n## Meals\n## Accommodation\n## Other Expenses\n# 4. Non-Reimbursable Expenses\n# 5. 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