Practical support bulletin: January 2023

Our president, Baroness Delyth Morgan, shares why she believes the new strategy is key to strengthening our future in the sector.

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) has launched its new strategy, setting out a long-term commitment to create the conditions for civil society to thrive.

• Inside NCVO
• Business planning and strategy

Small charities are the backbone of civil society.

Volunteering has been central to NCVO's work for many years, and we know how vital a good volunteering landscape to charities achieving their mission.

Over the last few weeks, I’ve been out meeting some of NCVO’s small charity members in Coventry, Staffordshire and Bristol. I’ve come back feeling inspired, challenged, and even more certain about what matters next.

Small charities have been named Britain’s second most trusted support system, according to new research released today.

• Campaigning
• Funding and income

Dr Priya Singh reflects on her time as Chair and welcomes the new Chair Designate, Jude Sheeran, as the organisation looks to the future with a new strategy.

• Inside NCVO

A Million Acts of Hope has shown that hope is already alive in communities across the UK, and that small acts of kindness, connection and action can create lasting change.