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Involving volunteers

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Involving volunteers

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Latest research showcases a mixed picture on the time and the availability of volunteers. According to the latest results of the Covid-19 Voluntary Sector Impact Barometer, 40% of the 710 respondents have experienced a decrease in the amount of unpaid tim

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Coronavirus

NCVO is predicting better than expected year-end financial results for 2020-21 and has today announced a new leadership team who will work with interim CEO Sarah Vibert and the board of trustees.

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Coronavirus
Funding and income

Ahead of the launch of Volunteers’ Week 2021, 1-7 June, new research has revealed a far more mixed impact from the pandemic for charities and volunteer numbers than many headlines have suggested.

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Get practical support from our helpdesk when you need it most.

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Our Service Directory connect members with specialists who can save our members time and money. Each specialist has experience working with charities and voluntary organisations.

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Learn about what divestment is and the aims and impacts of divesting from fossil fuels

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Access our guidance to help you decide if you should set up a new charity, voluntary organisation or community group

Setting up

What you need to consider when choosing your legal structure and the main characteristics of different legal structures

Setting up

Find out what charity status is and if you need to register as a charity

Setting up

Find out about social enterprises and their associated legal structures

Setting up

Find out what information should be included in your charity's governing document

Setting up

Understand your core legal responsibilities to your employees

Employing and managing staff

A short summary of your general legal obligations to paid members of staff

Employing and managing staff

A quick introduction to employment law on the conditions of employment

Employing and managing staff

We know numbers can be daunting. Whether you are a staff member managing daily operations or a trustee overseeing governance, understanding your charity financial health is key to sustainable impact.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gain a clear understanding of the UK political system, the points of access and influence. Get top tips about what works and what to avoid.

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

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New research supports organisations to improve volunteer experience for minority groups

Statements from Karl Wilding, chief executive, and Priya Singh, chair of trustees

New report calls on voluntary organisations to deliver services in collaboration, building on the spirit of partnership developed during the pandemic

NCVO announces detailed plans for future offer to members, charities and volunteering

Statement from Priya Singh, chair, on behalf of the Board of Trustees

Latest findings suggest shift from formal volunteering during pandemic

Pandemic impact on charities continues to be 'uneven' but funding challenges are on horizon, research shows

NCVO predicts better than expected year-end financial position and announces new leadership team

Pandemic improves 'responsiveness' of Local Authorities to charities, but new research finds smaller charities missing out

Latest research reveals mixed impact of pandemic on volunteering numbers despite more positive outlook, increased diversity and rise of the digital volunteer

Supporting small charities: an update on our helpdesk

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Deciding to set up a new charitable organisation

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A charity's governing document: What it should include

Introduction to employment law

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Charity finance skills (1 day)

Recruiting volunteers (0.5 day)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Influencing parliament and government (2 x 0.5 days)

Financial governance for trustees (0.5 day)

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Charity finance skills (1 day)

Recruiting volunteers (0.5 day)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Influencing parliament and government (2 x 0.5 days)

Financial governance for trustees (0.5 day)

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