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
As we enter the new year, read our advice for how to prepare for the challenges the sector is facing.
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
As we begin a new year, governance consultant Sally Stephens looks ahead to the big stories for 2023
This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements
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
Amy Walton, small charity support manager, shares resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities.
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
As part of our Road Ahead series, we explore the issues affecting the people at the heart of our organisations
In this Road Ahead article, we reflect on our shared commitment to better reflect and engage with the communities we serve
Guidance on scoping and planning before you set up a voluntary-sector consortium
How to form the initial working group that will help partners set up a consortium
An outline of how much funding is required to establish a voluntary sector consortium, and some of the potential funding sources
Why you need to engage stakeholders such as commissioners and local organisations in your consortium development, and how to involve them
An overview of the key policies and procedures that will support the operational running of a consortium
A guide to becoming an incorporated company
How to formally launch your consortium and invite organisations to join
How to set up the central hub that will run the consortium business, scope for contracts, network with commissioners and bring in contracts
How consortium members can work together to bid for, and hopefully win, contracts
Information on the types of charity mergers and the different reasons for merging