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This course introduces the key principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and how to apply them to your organisation

All voluntary organisations have a duty to keep the people they work with safe from harm. This course introduces the basics of safeguarding within a charity context in England and highlights effective safeguarding practice

This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff

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

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

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England

Learn practical tools and techniques to increase your capability, confidence and impact when seeking to influence others – both within and outside your organisation

This course will revisit the core financial duties of a charity trustee and explore what it means to practice good financial governance

This course provides an introduction to the key principles of good volunteer management and how to apply them in your organisation

A space for charity governance professionals to come together, learn and network

Involving volunteers

Charities hit hardest by spiralling energy costs are facing a cliff edge of support unless the government continues subsidising bills past March 2023

Government and politics

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.

Government and politics

Five ways you can support staff through the cost of living crisis when resources are limited

Responding to crises

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.

Government and politics
Funding and income

NCVO's senior consultancy and training manager Dan Francis reflects on how the events of 2022 have shaped charity governance

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

Responding to crises

As we enter the new year, read our advice for how to prepare for the challenges the sector is facing.

Government and politics
Responding to crises

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

Responding to crises

As we begin a new year, governance consultant Sally Stephens looks ahead to the big stories for 2023

Governance

Sample trustee expenses claim form

A sample management calendar for users to adapt for their own organisations

A template risk register is a framework for identifying, assessing and recording the risks that your organisation faces

Sample role descriptions for a range of trustee roles

The management of a charity is delegated to the chief executive. This is a sample role description for a chief executive.

All sub-committees need terms of reference that clearly indicate what's expected of them and who they're accountable to.

It is good practice that the CEO reports to the board on a regular basis, we would recommend this report is written so that trustees have time to digest it and formulate questions.

A resource pack to help you write a scheme of delegation.

Find out how our example code of conduct can ensure your complaints are handled fairly and consistently.

Read the new Code, which sets out principles of good governance for charities.

Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and practical application, you'll learn how to build a fundraising function that is not only effective today but sustainable and resilient for years to come.

Explore refreshed Charity Governance Code guidance and reflect on how trustee behaviours shape decision-making, board culture and effectiveness.

Join us to get a basic understanding of AI and tools that can support you in your trustee role.

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

Learn how to create an evaluation plan to better understand and demonstrate the difference your work makes

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

This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff

Are you confident in your general project management skills but looking to strengthen your expertise? This course moves beyond the basics of project management to better understand techniques, activities and principles within a charity context.

This course will help you to manage conflict and problem solve with your volunteers, and navigate the process of ending volunteering well.

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England

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Introduction to EDI in charities (2 x 0.5 days)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 day)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Boost your personal influence and impact (0.5 day)

Financial governance for trustees (0.5 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Building a sustainable and resilient fundraising strategy (1 day)

Charity finance skills (1 day)

Outcomes and impact measurement (1 day)

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Advanced project management (1 day)

Managing conflict and ending volunteering well (0.5 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

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