NCVO shares changes we’re making to our use of language along with reflections for the wider sector
Resources, free events, support and guidance on the big issues affecting small charities
Learn about what support is available for managing energy costs and being energy efficient
Why team working is especially important in voluntary organisations
Find out how climate change could impact charities and why charities should consider divestment
Simple explanations for key terms on climate change, the environment and finances
Answers to frequently asked questions about fossil fuel divestment
Learn about what divestment is and the aims and impacts of divesting from fossil fuels
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.
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
Latest updates on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
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.
Build your understanding of an employers' responsibilities for mental health and wellbeing
Risk management is a vital (and legal) responsibility for charity trustees. This page covers an introduction to the risk management process and the role insurance plays in protecting your organisation.
Use this page to learn about how to broadly encourage positive trustee relationships and manage disputes.
Learn about what your boards legal duties are and the considerations for each of them
Learn about the reasons to remove a trustee and the process to go through
The appropriate level of due diligence charities should carry out when working with partners
Find out about the specific role that trustees can play in safeguarding
Find out about the Charity Commission's expectations for reporting incidents
Steps you need to take to keep data safe once DBS checks have been carried out
How and when to ask about a staff member or volunteer's criminal history