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
Practical ways to take part in Small Charity Week – from sharing your story to getting free training, funding support and expert advice.
A new report by NCVO and ACEVO sets out six key recommendations to make the Civil Society Covenant meaningful, based on feedback from over 1,000 organisations.
Explore how the 2025 Spending Review affects charities – including changes to welfare, school meals, NICs and local government funding.
How to support, supervise and get feedback from volunteers to improve their experience
How to keep volunteers engaged and retain them at your organisation
How to recognise and address problems or issues with your volunteers
How to dismiss a volunteer with fairness when other ways to solve a problem haven’t worked
Find out how other organisations have developed ways to engage young people in their volunteer programmes.
How to thank your volunteers and show you appreciate their efforts
Make sure you offer the right volunteer training to help your volunteers do their roles
Acknowledge volunteers' training and experience through a certificate, accreditation or qualification
How to support your staff to take part in volunteering opportunities
How to make sure volunteers have a positive end to their time with your organisation