NCVO has transferred the delivery of the Trusted Charity standard to our Trusted Supplier the Growth Company
Following a strategic review, NCVO has taken the difficult decision to stop providing VCQA. We are delighted to announce that we will transfer ownership rights of VCQA to the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) from 1 January.
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.
Reasons and ways to support the nationwide campaign to get more people volunteering
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
The latest charity governance news, resources and dates for your diary
A manifesto for the voluntary sector ahead of the 2024 general election
Resources, events and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
This month sees the launch of a consultation on the Charity Governance Code and new charity chair research
Understand what insurance your organisation needs if it involves volunteers
How to run volunteer recruitment and where to find the volunteers you need
Important things to consider when creating a new volunteer role
Advertise your role and attract the right volunteers
Make sure your application and interview processes are accessible and fair
Carry out the appropriate checks and let volunteers know if they've been successful
How volunteering affects volunteers who claim benefits and how you can support them
The rules about volunteers from overseas, including who can and can’t volunteer and what the restrictions are
How to write a volunteer agreement without creating an employment contract
What to include in volunteer induction training to help new volunteers get started