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The small charities advisory panel champions the voices and experiences of small charities

Our wide range of events give you the opportunity to connect, collaborate, learn and share

We have the consultancy and mentoring expertise you need in evaluation, governance, strategy and volunteering

Find out about what we offer, our experience and why we’re a trusted name in the charity and impact sector.

Find out about some of our previous consultancy and mentoring work, and what our clients found useful.

How our consultancy team can help you understand and implement effective governance

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Recent governance news, resources, research, events and more

Governance

Find out if your organisation is eligible for new funding up to £75,000

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Learn how new banking rules will affect your charity or voluntary organisation

Financial management

The latest news, events and opportunities for people managing or supporting volunteers

Involving volunteers

A round-up of the latest guidance from the Charity Commission, recent governance news and upcoming training and events

Governance

Senior consultant, Sandy Chidley, runs through some recent work on ethical evaluation and shares useful evaluation events and training opportunities

Impact and evaluation

A round-up of what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a Labour reshuffle, an update on new APPG rules, and a look ahead to party conferences

Government and politics

The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

Involving volunteers

Resources, free events, support and guidance on the big issues affecting small charities

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Funding and income
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An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements

Government and politics
Funding and income

Familiarise yourself with the early signs of mental health problems and learn how to create a supportive working environment

Employing and managing staff

How to support your own mental health and wellbeing at work or while volunteering

Employing and managing staff

Learn how to recognise if you’re experiencing a mental health problem and where to go for help

Employing and managing staff

Understand your responsibilities around flexible working and learn how to build a flexible working culture

Employing and managing staff

Learn about your responsibilities when handling matters of misconduct

Employing and managing staff

How to handle grievances in your organisation

Employing and managing staff

What to do in the event of whistleblowing at your organisation

Employing and managing staff

Guidance on your responsibilities when you end an employee’s contract, or when staff resign or retire

Employing and managing staff

A guide to help your charity or voluntary organisation navigate and implement change

Employing and managing staff

Guidance to help you develop change management plans

Employing and managing staff

A space for charity governance professionals to come together, learn and network

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

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

Join sector leaders for an in‑person summit exploring how extremism, polarisation and social division are shaping charity risk and resilience. Hear emerging insights, take part in discussions, and contribute to NCVO’s upcoming Spring Briefing.

This practical session will build your awareness of different types of reporting and support you to tell a compelling story through your reporting

Learn how to create your own theory of change and narrative. This course will challenge you to think critically about what you're doing and why.

Learn practical tips to ensure you are successful in your funding bid applications.

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 advanced course is specifically for data protection leads or officers in charitable organisations.

This course will help you implement structures and processes to support trustees, and ensure systems are aligned with your organisation’s purpose and objectives

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Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Better impact reporting (0.5 day)

Theory of change for strategic planning and evaluation (1 day)

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

Supporting good governance (4 x 0.5 days)

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