NCVO’s new volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares volunteering news and dates for your diary
Our work with The Foundation for Social Improvement’s board and two short term roles to support Small Charity Week.
This month sees a potential tightening of the rules around APPGs, a new data protection bill, and a campaign to help charities engage with the House of Lords
NCVO awarded Race Equality Matters’ Bronze Trailblazer status in recognition of our work towards becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and equal organisation
New data reveals how much volunteering has transformed over recent years
The Foundation for Social Improvement and NCVO have reached an agreement to transfer the FSI’s key charity assets to NCVO when the organisation ceases activity on 3 May 2023
We share stories from people taking part in the Big Help Out and explain how you can get involved and make a difference in your community
This month we share reflections from our Governance Forum and introduce our new governance consultant
Amy Walton, small charity support manager, shares resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities.
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
As part of our Road Ahead series, we consider how the voluntary sector responds to continuing political turbulence
In the last of our Road Ahead series, we shine a spotlight on new laws and regulations that may affect you
What you need to know about the Big Help Out: a campaign to get more people volunteering
Evaluation consultant Carol Jennions looks at wellbeing evaluation and shares useful resources alongside some exciting new training opportunities
A sample code of conduct for trustees.
Sample declaration of interests form for trustees
Sample trustee expenses claim form
A sample management calendar for users to adapt for their own organisations
A template risk register is a framework for identifying, assessing and recording the risks that your organisation faces
Sample role descriptions for a range of trustee roles
The management of a charity is delegated to the chief executive. This is a sample role description for a chief executive.
All sub-committees need terms of reference that clearly indicate what's expected of them and who they're accountable to.
It is good practice that the CEO reports to the board on a regular basis, we would recommend this report is written so that trustees have time to digest it and formulate questions.
A resource pack to help you write a scheme of delegation.