This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements. For news related to what’s happening in parliament, see our regular inside track round-up.
Open letters have their place, but lasting influence is built through trusted relationships, evidence and early engagement.
Insights and reflections
What will an Andy Burnham government mean for civil society? We explore the opportunities for charities and how the sector can work with the new government.
Insights and reflections
Learn more why the the members joined the council and the difference they believe it can make.
Insights and reflections
Last week, we brought together (almost all) members of the new Civil Society Covenant Council for an informal meet-and-greet, ahead of our first formal meeting at No.10 Downing Street next month.
Insights and reflections
The Covenant Council can help drive change, but the covenant will only succeed if the whole sector actively uses it to build stronger relationships between government and civil society.
Insights and reflections
The government has announced a new initiative designed to support stronger, fairer and more collaborative relationships between charities and local government.
News and updates
Insights and reflections
A new report from NCVO explores impact of rise in extremism and social division on the voluntary sector.
News and updates
Limited measures announced, but not enough to ease financial strain on charities.
Insights and reflections