Information and guidance

We provide information and guidance on:

• campaiging and lobbying
• collaboration
• communications
• data protection
• finance
• funding
• governance and trustees
• HR
• impact
• IT
• legal assistance 
• mentoring and befriending
• planning and strategy
• public services
• safeguarding
• volunteer management

Most of our information is over on NCVO Knowhow Nonprofit, where you'll find guidance on topics from how to start a charity, to funding, managing people and volunteers, and governance. Learn from the Knowhow community, through step-by-step how-to guides and case studies, and contribute yourself.

You'll also find template documents, toolkits and policies (free for NCVO members) on Knowhow, on topics including governance and HR.

Learn more about the voluntary sector

The UK Civil Society Almanac provides a comprehensive overview and valuable insights into the structure and economy of the UK voluntary sector. 

NCVO members can access The Road Ahead, our annual analysis of the changing operating environment for the voluntary sector.