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National week of celebration to thank the UK’s volunteers

Organisations across the country are holding events to thank volunteers for their dedication and contribution. Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the millions of volunteers who give up their time in the service of others. Events are taking place across the UK from 1–12 June to mark Volunteers’ Week, which this year is running for an extra five days to coincide with the Patron’s Lunch on 12 June.

Charities should be central to NHS decision-making and delivery, says new government-backed report

Charities and social enterprises should be deeply involved at every level of the health and care system, according to a new report backed by Alistair Burt, Simon Stevens and Duncan Selbie.

United Nations Director-General backs Constructive Voices

The UN Director-General has welcomed NCVO’s Constructive Voices project and the positive contribution of the charity sector. Speaking after a meeting of top journalists, editors and figures from the charity and social enterprise sectors convened by Constructive Voices, Michael Møller, a strong advocate of constructive journalism said:

I very much welcome Constructive Voices and that it is championing constructive, solutions-focused journalism at the very moment that this trend towards a more balanced kind of journalism is picking up steam. It’s clear from the comments at the meeting that the voluntary sector has a valuable role to play in contributing solutions to society. I hope the media take note of that.

Sector leaders set out expectations for anti-advocacy 'pause'

There must be clear and comprehensive consultation on the anti-advocacy clause and on any proposed changes to it, NCVO, Acevo and SEUK said today.

In a joint statement, the sector bodies said:

The government's pause on implementation of the anti-advocacy clause is a welcome move and we are pleased that they have acknowledged the need for further review.

Joint statement from NCVO, Acevo and SEUK on anti-lobbying 'pause on implementation'

Responding to the announcement of a 'pause on implementation' on the anti-lobbying clause, NCVO, Acevo and Social Enterprise UK issued a joint statement:

Following correspondence with the Cabinet Office, we are pleased to see that the government has 'paused on implementation' of its anti-lobbying clause.

We continue to call for the full and immediate withdrawal of this policy. The clause, as it stands, goes much further than it says on the tin and will deter many charities and social enterprises from making representations to government and parliament.

United Nations Director-General calls for media to engage and empower people by adopting a more constructive approach

United Nations Director-General calls for more constructive approach to news

The United Nations Director-General, Michael Møller, is calling on the media to engage and empower people by adopting a more constructive approach to news coverage. His call comes ahead of a meeting in London to discuss constructive journalism, a more solutions-focused style of reporting.

Alopecia UK and Light Inc. win charity sector photography prizes

View the winning photos below

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations and PhotoVoice have announced the winners of their photography competition, with Alopecia UK and Light Inc. scooping the top prizes. The prizes were awarded at NCVO’s Annual Conference on 18 April, and were presented by the Minister for Civil Society, Rob Wilson MP.

Sir Stuart Etherington’s State of the Sector address to NCVO Annual Conference delegates

Sir Stuart Etherington's State of the Sector address, delivered at the NCVO Annual Conference on Monday 18 April 2016.

Good morning, everyone.

I’d like to join Martyn in thanking you for coming to join us here today.

My colleagues at NCVO have worked hard to make sure that you get real value from today, and we very much hope that you will leave feeling equipped to face the challenges ahead.

Big charities continue to grow as smaller charities struggle

Young people’s volunteering levels show sharp increase

The income of Britain’s biggest charities grew in 2013/14, while that of smaller and medium-sized charities’ decreased in real terms, new analysis shows, continuing a long-term trend.

Government confirms support for charity tax reliefs following work by NCVO and CFG

Before the budget, NCVO and Charity Finance Group wrote a joint letter to David Gauke asking the government to retain the current 80% mandatory relief on business rates for charities. We have now received a welcome response which confirms the decision in the budget to maintain this important relief. We spent lots of time talking to Treasury officials about the impact a reduction in this relief would have, and we are pleased that they have recognised this, and the value of the voluntary sector.

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