The digital maturity matrix is a simple tool to assess your current strengths and weaknesses, and helps you see what you need to do next to improve.
Understanding artificial intelligence (AI) and how small charities can use it to improve their work.
Tackle one of the biggest obstacles we face when creating digital content, software and services
Help and guidance for user research when building new digital tools for your small charity
Use this page to learn about how to plan user research. The first step in planning any successful digital project is to explore what people need. Here are some methods to help you do that well.
Use this page to ask the right kind of questions when you're planning user research interviews
Charities hit hardest by spiralling energy costs are facing a cliff edge of support unless the government continues subsidising bills past March 2023
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a new government, with plenty for charities to think about.
Five ways you can support staff through the cost of living crisis when resources are limited
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.
NCVO's senior consultancy and training manager Dan Francis reflects on how the events of 2022 have shaped charity governance
What we learned during the National Volunteering Forum, along with examples of actions you can take in response to the volunteering challenges facing the sector
As we enter the new year, read our advice for how to prepare for the challenges the sector is facing.
We’ve called for an urgent review into who's included in the government’s new energy discount scheme. We’re also calling for work to begin on a long-term support plan for the voluntary sector
As we begin a new year, governance consultant Sally Stephens looks ahead to the big stories for 2023
Information on the types of charity mergers and the different reasons for merging
This page highlights key questions to think about before making the decision to merge
Actions to ensure a planned merger is in the best interests of your organisations and beneficiaries
Things to consider in the run-up to a formal merger
Planning the process with stakeholders and making sure you are clear about the role of your organisation’s regulator is key
What to consider once your merger has completed
A guide to implementing local Compact agreements between voluntary organisations and local authorities, health services, and government departments
How to involve people who use services in the design and delivery of services
What to consider when setting up a joint working agreement
A checklist to help you develop a joint working agreement