The theme of this year’s Volunteers’ Week is ‘A time to say thanks’. The aim of the week is to encourage recognition of the efforts of people from all walks of life around the UK who took the time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communiti
The latest research from the covid-19 voluntary sector impact barometer reveals that while the majority of charities and voluntary sector organisations have drawn up plans to address equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues in their workplace
Governance and board update from Priya Singh, chair, on behalf of the board of trustees
A new working group to look at the issue of flexible working in the charity sector is being launched by membership bodies NCVO and ACEVO with support from Starfish Search, an executive search firm
The latest research from the Covid-19 Voluntary Sector Impact Barometer reveals big changes in how charities and voluntary sector organisations are using digital technology to work and deliver services due to the pandemic.
The board of trustees is committed to NCVO’s equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and culture change programme.
Today sees the launch of The Civil Society Group – an informal collaboration of organisations representing members and groups from across the charity sector and wider civil society.
Ahead of its Annual General Meeting on 22 November, NCVO today publishes its annual report and financial accounts for the year ending 31 March 2021.
A new research briefing published today and authored by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) examines the government’s policy response to volunteering in England, and its impact, during the covid-19 pandemic.
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
A sample emergency leave for dependants policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample equity, diversity and inclusion policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A guide to help you develop an expenses policy for your organisation
A sample family leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample grievance procedure, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A guide to help you develop an information technology policy for your organisation
A sample maternity leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample paternity leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample pay policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample redundancy policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations