Why Every Organisation Needs a Compliance Calendar

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Deadlines missed. Policies overdue. Trustees caught by surprise. These are common stories across organisations of every size — but they don’t have to be. One of the simplest yet most powerful tools you can implement is a Compliance Calendar.

What Is a Compliance Calendar?

A compliance calendar is a clear schedule of your organisation’s key regulatory and governance obligations. It captures everything from GDPR reviews and safeguarding training refreshers to trustee reporting deadlines and updates to the risk register.

Who Benefits?

- Boards and trustees→ confidence that key responsibilities are met.
-Managers → reduced stress with clarity on what’s due and when.
-Staff and volunteers → better understanding of their role in compliance.
-Funders and regulators → evidence of accountability and good governance.

Practical Steps to Build One

1. List all your compliance obligations (GDPR, safeguarding, H&S, board reports).
2. Map deadlines against a 12-month timeline.
3. Assign responsibilities to individuals, not just departments.
4. Review quarterly to adjust for new regulations or risks.

Why This Matters

A compliance calendar reduces last-minute stress, builds trust with regulators and funders, and allows your team to focus on what really matters — impact. It shows stakeholders that your organisation is proactive, structured, and accountable.

Next Steps

At Mediajem Compliance, we help organisations of all sizes build tailored compliance calendars that reflect their sector and resources. Whether you’re a charity, SME, school, fintech, or health provider, we can design a framework that strengthens governance without slowing down your mission.

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