At a time of crisis, charities want and need to be able to give their all to supporting people who need it most. They cannot do that if they have to suspend their work or close altogether.
Volunteering rates have remained stable over the last few years. In 2018/19, 22% of people regularly volunteered with a group, club or organisation. While the pandemic is unlikely to influence the overall numbers of people volunteering in the UK, we will
Learn more about our new president, Baroness Delyth Morgan, and ambassador, Lord Simon Woolley
A round-up of the key talking points from the only national hustings dedicated to the voluntary sector
Our analysis of the election result and what it means for the voluntary sector
Our chief executive, Sarah Elliott, shares our vision for the sector on behalf of our members
Our analysis of Labour's first few days in government and what their announcements could mean for the charity sector
NCVO and Microsoft UK share findings from our recent artificial intelligence (AI) event – along with opportunities for ongoing learning
The King's speech sets out the new Labour government's priorities for the months ahead, following the party's general election victory.
Step-by-step guidance to help voluntary organisations develop a consortium
Guidance on scoping and planning before you set up a voluntary-sector consortium
How to form the initial working group that will help partners set up a consortium
An outline of how much funding is required to establish a voluntary sector consortium, and some of the potential funding sources
Why you need to engage stakeholders such as commissioners and local organisations in your consortium development, and how to involve them
An overview of the key policies and procedures that will support the operational running of a consortium
A guide to becoming an incorporated company
How to formally launch your consortium and invite organisations to join
How to set up the central hub that will run the consortium business, scope for contracts, network with commissioners and bring in contracts
How consortium members can work together to bid for, and hopefully win, contracts