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Five ways you can support staff through the cost of living crisis when resources are limited

Responding to crises

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.

Government and politics
Responding to crises

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

Funding and income
Government and politics

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.

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Involving volunteers

Employing and managing staff
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Involving volunteers

Governance

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Government and politics
Governance

Government and politics
Law and regulation

Governance

Involving volunteers

Our Service Directory connect members with specialists who can save our members time and money. Each specialist has experience working with charities and voluntary organisations.

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Learn about what divestment is and the aims and impacts of divesting from fossil fuels

Campaigning

Access our guidance to help you decide if you should set up a new charity, voluntary organisation or community group

Setting up

What you need to consider when choosing your legal structure and the main characteristics of different legal structures

Setting up

Find out what charity status is and if you need to register as a charity

Setting up

Find out about social enterprises and their associated legal structures

Setting up

Find out what information should be included in your charity's governing document

Setting up

Understand your core legal responsibilities to your employees

Employing and managing staff

A short summary of your general legal obligations to paid members of staff

Employing and managing staff

A quick introduction to employment law on the conditions of employment

Employing and managing staff

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

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

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

This practical one-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will strengthen your understanding of authentic leadership, so you can lead with integrity and impact

Get an introduction to data collection methods and practical guidance for evaluating your work

This course introduces the key principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and how to apply them to your organisation

This course will revisit the core financial duties of a charity trustee and explore what it means to practice good financial governance

This practical one-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will elevate your strategic leadership skills, so you can create lasting impact for your organisations and the communities you serve.

This practical two-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will build your confidence and skills to deliver impact for yourself and your organisation. Learn who your key stakeholders are and how to use communication tools to build engagement and partnerships

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