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.
Understanding your safeguarding responsibilities when managing budgets, security and staff safety
How to manage safeguarding risks at an operational level
Recognising safeguarding opportunities and risks when a volunteering relationship ends
How to create role descriptions and advertise for volunteers
A collection of safeguarding resources for designated safeguarding leads
What are the roles and responsibilities of a designated safeguarding lead?
Identifying the types of harm that people you work with might experience
When to take checks and other recruitment steps that help keep people safe