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Key insights about the state of the voluntary sector from our Civil Society Almanac 2022

Equity, diversity and inclusion
Responding to crises
Funding and income

Involving volunteers

Today we publish our annual report and financial accounts for the year ending 31 March 2022.

Governance
Membership
Inside NCVO

Two new directors join NCVO as organisation announces leadership team

Inside NCVO

Governance
Safeguarding

In this edition, Sandy Chidley, senior consultant, spotlights opportunities in impact and evaluation and shares useful evaluation resources and training opportunities

Impact and evaluation

How NCVO's independent governance review is helping us live up to our values and the Charity Governance Code we helped create

Governance
Inside NCVO

Governance

Sarah Vibert, NCVO CEO, responds to the Autumn Statement

Government and politics
Responding to crises

Highlights from our 2022 annual general meeting

Inside NCVO

Governance
Leadership

Campaigning
Government and politics

Government and politics
Funding and income

Many charities want to evaluate their impact but lack time or confidence. This blog shares how we support practical, sustainable approaches to self-evaluation.

Business planning and strategy
Impact and evaluation

NCVO announces the appointment of Kate Lee OBE as its new chief executive, joining at a crucial moment for the voluntary sector.

Leadership
Governance

View what some monitoring and evaluation frameworks look like for different organisations

Impact and evaluation

Learn about which evaluation method will be best for the type of evaluation work you're doing

Impact and evaluation

Find out about the process of choosing evaluation methods, and what some of those common evaluation methods are

Impact and evaluation

Learn about what types of interviews there are and what to consider when running interviews

Impact and evaluation

Learn about how to plan for and run focus groups

Impact and evaluation

Learn about the basics of questionnaire design

Impact and evaluation

Learn about different creative data collection methods and when they can be used

Impact and evaluation

Learn what secondary data is and how to find it

Impact and evaluation

Learn about how to generate evaluation findings and to report clearly in an appropriate format

Impact and evaluation

Learn about how to analyse quantitative data

Impact and evaluation

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

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

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

This course will take you through the essentials of lawful data processing for charities and help improve your compliance with the law

Learn practical tools and techniques to increase your capability, confidence and impact when seeking to influence others – both within and outside your organisation

This introductory course explains the key trustee responsibilities for safeguarding, following guidance from the Charity Commission

Learn how to develop your first fundraising strategy. This course is aimed at small to medium-sized charities looking to grow their fundraising offer.

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

Learn how to create an evaluation plan to better understand and demonstrate the difference your work makes

This course provides an introduction to the key differences between mentoring and coaching. You’ll learn how to use both skills effectively to develop and support staff, volunteers and clients

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Five insights about the state of the voluntary sector

Volunteering round-up: October 2022

17,000 members milestone reached in tough financial climate for voluntary sector

Two new directors join NCVO as organisation announces leadership team

Five reasons why understanding the law helps build safer organisations

Impact round-up: Autumn 2022

Ensuring good governance for NCVO and the voluntary sector

Governance round-up: November 2022

Government’s economic plans will widen inequalities in communities

Two appointments to NCVO’s board of trustees and three key ambitions for the future

Saskia Konynenburg appointed Interim Chief Executive of NCVO

Civil Society Covenant launched to reset partnership with government

Help shape new public procurement rules for charities

How we help charities build confidence in evaluation

Kate Lee OBE appointed new chief executive

Examples of monitoring and evaluation frameworks

Choosing your evaluation methods

Choosing your method

Using interviews

Planning and running focus groups

Designing questionnaires

Using creative data collection methods

Using secondary data

Analysis and reporting

Analysing quantitative data for evaluation

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Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

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Boost your personal influence and impact (0.5 day)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Developing a Fundraising Strategy (0.5 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Outcomes and impact measurement (1 day)

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