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This training will teach you how to raise your profile and the profile of your charity. You’ll learn how to improve your external engagement through network-building, collaboration, partnership development and effective communication.

Learn how to create your own theory of change and narrative. This course will challenge you to think critically about what you're doing and why

Learn Practical tips to ensure you are successful in your funding bid applications.

This practical course is specifically tailored to the voluntary sector. It’s designed to give you all the principles and practical tools you need to plan, deliver and evaluate your project successfully

Learn how to develop your first fundraising strategy. This course is aimed at small to medium-sized charities looking to grow their fundraising offer.

The voluntary sector operates in a fast-moving and uncertain environment. This one-day training focuses on leading change in a way that brings staff teams with you.

As Volunteers' Week 2023 draws to a close, the Minister for Civil Society looks back on the week and shares his thoughts

Involving volunteers

Reflections on the recent Charity Commission board appointments along with updates and upcoming events

Governance

Volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares the latest volunteering news, updates, events and training

Involving volunteers

We share findings from our latest national survey on the volunteer experience

Involving volunteers

Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities

Government and politics

Charity representatives tell us their priorities ahead of next year’s general election

Government and politics

NCVO launches campaign to encourage charities to consider divestment

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Volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares volunteering news and dates for your diary

Involving volunteers

Resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities

Financial management
Funding and income
Responding to crises

An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements

Funding and income
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Principles for safer recruitment

Safeguarding

How to create role descriptions and advertise for volunteers

Safeguarding

Guidance on finding and selecting volunteers

Safeguarding

Guide to welcoming and training new volunteers

Safeguarding

How to provide ongoing support to your volunteers and manage any concerns.

Safeguarding

Recognising safeguarding opportunities and risks when a volunteering relationship ends

Safeguarding

How to manage safeguarding risks at an operational level

Safeguarding

Understanding your safeguarding responsibilities when managing budgets, security and staff safety

Safeguarding

How to make sure your organisation is managing data safely and securely

Safeguarding

Find out about starting and checking due diligence when working with others

Safeguarding

Get an introduction to data collection methods and practical guidance for evaluating your work

This course will help you implement structures and processes to support trustees, and ensure systems are aligned with your organisation’s purpose and objectives

This course will develop your skills and help you use a marketing approach to recruit volunteers

This practical one-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will strengthen your understanding of authentic leadership, so you can lead with integrity and impact

This course will help people with little or no financial background to feel confident in managing day-to-day charity finance

This course will give trustees an overview and understanding of charity governance, regulation and best practice

This introductory course explains the key trustee responsibilities for safeguarding, following guidance from the Charity Commission

Get an overview of the key tasks and considerations when creating a volunteer strategy. Learn how to develop a strategy that compliments your business plan and create a framework for building success

This course provides an introduction to the key differences between mentoring and coaching. You’ll learn how to use both skills effectively to develop and support staff, volunteers and clients

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Leading external engagement ( 1 day)

Theory of change for strategic planning and evaluation (1 day)

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Developing a Fundraising Strategy (0.5 day)

Leading change and transformation (1 day)

The Rt Hon Stuart Andrew MP reflects on Volunteers' Week 2023

Governance round-up: June 2023

Volunteering round-up: June 2023

Time Well Spent 2023

The inside track: June 2023

Election manifesto: Sheffield charities have their say

Fuelling positive change: NCVO launches campaign to encourage charities to consider divestment

Volunteering round-up: July 2023

Practical support bulletin: July 2023

Government policy and funding round up: July 2023

Safer recruitment principles

Creating and advertising the volunteer role

Choosing the right volunteers

Getting new volunteers started

Supporting your volunteers

Ending the volunteering relationship

Managing safeguarding risks

Budget, insurance and security

Data protection and digital technology

Working with partners

Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 day)

Leading external engagement ( 1 day)

Supporting good governance (4 x 0.5 days)

Recruiting volunteers (0.5 day)

Authentic leadership (1 day)

Charity finance skills (1 day)

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Developing a volunteer strategy (1 day)

Mentoring and coaching skills (0.5 days)

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Leading external engagement ( 1 day)

Theory of change for strategic planning and evaluation (1 day)

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Developing a Fundraising Strategy (0.5 day)

Leading change and transformation (1 day)

Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 day)

Leading external engagement ( 1 day)

Supporting good governance (4 x 0.5 days)

Recruiting volunteers (0.5 day)

Authentic leadership (1 day)

Charity finance skills (1 day)

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Developing a volunteer strategy (1 day)

Mentoring and coaching skills (0.5 days)

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