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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

Learn about what qualitative data is and how to analyse it

Impact and evaluation

Guite to writing an evaluation report helps you share key findings and recommendations with internal and external stakeholders.

Impact and evaluation

How to use and learn from your evaluation findings

Impact and evaluation
Business planning and strategy

Use this page to learn about what strategy is and how it can help your organisation

Business planning and strategy

Use this page to learn who to involve in developing your strategy and how best to engage them

Business planning and strategy

Learn about how to create the right strategy process for your organisation.

Business planning and strategy

Learn about Theory of Change as a process and a tool

Business planning and strategy

Find out what's involved in setting the direction of your charity

Business planning and strategy

Use this section to select the right tools to help you understand your landscape and conditions.

Business planning and strategy

A guide to help your organisation with your SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis

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

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 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

Analysing qualitative data for evaluation

Writing an evaluation report

Using and learning from evaluation findings

What is strategy?

Involving people in developing your strategy

Creating the right strategy process for your organisation

Theory of Change

Setting the direction of your organisation

Gathering knowledge to assess your situation

SWOT

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

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)

Mentoring and coaching skills (0.5 days)

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Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

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)

Mentoring and coaching skills (0.5 days)

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