Victoria works with volunteering leaders to develop engaging volunteering programmes
Ruth specialises in governance and board effectiveness
Laura can help your organisation build a volunteering movement in challenging contexts
Yasmin can help you become more efficient, purpose-driven and impactful
Milla can help you identify your outcomes, build a theory of change, and collect the right information
Rosie specialises in volunteering, specifically in the higher education student opportunities and volunteering sector
Rozia specialises in research, evaluation, impact measurement and data assessment
Shehnaaz specialises in impact practice and theory of change
Valeska specialises in inclusive evaluation and training
Anne can help you find practical ways to strengthen your governance and respond to change
Read our latest round-up for trustees and governance professionals, with useful sector updates, training courses and written guidance.
In this edition, Sandy Chidley, senior consultant, spotlights opportunities in impact and evaluation and shares useful evaluation resources and training opportunities
Our survey of more than 10,000 people provides the most detailed analysis of volunteering for a decade
Building on existing work on corporate volunteering, this report looks at employer-supported volunteering through the eyes of the volunteer
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.
Governance consultant Sally Stephens shares updates on the Charities Act and the Charity Governance Code, along with some exciting training opportunities for trustees
We explain what dormant assets are, how they could support communities and how you can help make that happen.
Voluntary sector partners joint statement on the cost of living crisis
How to plan ahead for, and manage, safeguarding allegations
Find out about the responsibilities of a volunteer manager and how to plan a safeguarding policy
Guidance for volunteer managers to ensure safeguarding when recruiting volunteers
Principles for safer recruitment
How to create role descriptions and advertise for volunteers
Guidance on finding and selecting volunteers
Guide to welcoming and training new volunteers
How to provide ongoing support to your volunteers and manage any concerns.
Recognising safeguarding opportunities and risks when a volunteering relationship ends
How to manage safeguarding risks at an operational level