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.
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.
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.
The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP shares support for the voluntary sector in the wake of riots and unrest across England
We share key findings from a new report that highlights the digital barriers stopping many disabled adults from fully participating in volunteering
A round-up of the key conversations and takeaways from the Labour Party Conference
NCVO's governance consultant Mo Wiltshire shares highlights from the Charity Commission’s recent research into trustee confidence
Baroness Delyth Morgan was confirmed as NCVO's new president. Two new trustees, Ruth Marvel and Louise Posocco, were also appointed
Published annually by NCVO, the Almanac is the definitive publication on the state of the voluntary sector. Widely cited by the media, it is used extensively by sector leaders, policy makers, journalists and academics.
A survey of the voluntary sector
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