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Building on existing work on corporate volunteering, this report looks at employer-supported volunteering through the eyes of the volunteer

Involving volunteers
Employing and managing staff

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.

Government and politics

Governance consultant Sally Stephens shares updates on the Charities Act and the Charity Governance Code, along with some exciting training opportunities for trustees

Governance

We explain what dormant assets are, how they could support communities and how you can help make that happen.

Law and regulation

Responding to crises
Government and politics

Voluntary sector partners joint statement on the cost of living crisis

Responding to crises
Government and politics

Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a new government, with plenty for charities to think about.

Government and politics

NCVO’s lead governance consultant Dan Francis shares our plans for Trustees’ Week and explores our wider support offer for trustees

Governance

Coronavirus

At a time of crisis, charities want and need to be able to give their all to supporting people who need it most. They cannot do that if they have to suspend their work or close altogether.

Coronavirus

Volunteering rates have remained stable over the last few years. In 2018/19, 22% of people regularly volunteered with a group, club or organisation. While the pandemic is unlikely to influence the overall numbers of people volunteering in the UK, we will

Coronavirus
Involving volunteers

Inside NCVO

Business planning and strategy

Involving volunteers

Inside NCVO

Coronavirus

Involving volunteers

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Learn about what budgets and cashflow forecasts are and how to write a budget

Financial management

Learn about who to involve in writing your budget, how to assess it and dealing with uncertainty

Financial management

Learn about how to build a cashflow forecast and how the cashflow process works

Financial management

Guidance on budgeting for projects and recovering costs

Financial management

Learn about direct costs and support costs for single and multiple projects

Financial management

Learn about what cost allocation and apportionment mean and how it works in practice

Financial management

Learn about what full cost recovery means and what the limitations are

Financial management

How to prepare annual accounts and a Trustees’ Annual Report and make them available on request

Financial management

Creating financial information that helps managers and trustees

Financial management

What to consider when deciding on investments

Financial management

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

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

This course will help you to manage conflict and problem solve with your volunteers, and navigate the process of ending volunteering well.

This practical course is specifically tailored to the voluntary sector. It’s designed to give you all the principles and practical tools you need to plan, deliver and evaluate your project successfully

Learn how to raise an issue with the regulator in a responsible and appropriate way.

This course introduces the key principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and how to apply them to your organisation

This course will help you create a positive and inclusive experience for volunteers. The course will explore best practice in relation to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, and equality

Through a blend of theoretical frameworks and practical application, you'll learn how to strengthen your current fundraising strategy so that is not only effective today but sustainable and resilient for years to come.

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

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Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Managing conflict and ending volunteering well (0.5 day)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Introduction to EDI in charities (2 x 0.5 days)

Volunteers and the law (0.5 day)

Building a sustainable and resilient fundraising strategy (1 day)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

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