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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
Funding and income

NCVO's senior consultancy and training manager Dan Francis reflects on how the events of 2022 have shaped charity governance

Governance

What we learned during the National Volunteering Forum, along with examples of actions you can take in response to the volunteering challenges facing the sector

Responding to crises

As we enter the new year, read our advice for how to prepare for the challenges the sector is facing.

Responding to crises
Government and politics

We’ve called for an urgent review into who's included in the government’s new energy discount scheme. We’re also calling for work to begin on a long-term support plan for the voluntary sector

Responding to crises

As we begin a new year, governance consultant Sally Stephens looks ahead to the big stories for 2023

Governance

This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements

Government and politics
Funding and income

Banking is often one of the greatest day-to-day challenges faced by charities. Policy and insight manager Sam Mercadante explores the issue in more detail, and shares details of a new NCVO project

Financial management

Amy Walton, small charity support manager, shares resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities.

Funding and income
Financial management
Responding to crises

In the first of our Road Ahead series, we consider what the cost of living crisis could mean for us all in the months ahead

Responding to crises

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Government and politics
Funding and income
Governance

Governance
Law and regulation

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Government and politics
Funding and income

Business planning and strategy

Government and politics
Funding and income
Involving volunteers

Involving volunteers
Funding and income
Safeguarding

Governance

Law and regulation
Government and politics
Coronavirus

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

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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