NCVO’s senior policy and influencing advisor Catherine Goodall shares recent updates and upcoming dates for your diary
Our round-up for trustees and governance professionals, with useful sector updates, training courses and guidance
Advice on what the Energy Bills Discount Scheme means for charities and tips on how to cope with rising costs
Susannah Hodge, training and regional support manager at the Third Age Trust, shares learning and reflections from NCVO's age inclusive volunteering project
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster. This month sees the creation of new government departments and a big change at the top of Scottish politics
With many of us approaching the end of our financial year, senior governance consultant Sally Stephens shares guidance for completing your annual return
To mark International Women’s Day 2023, our chief executive Sarah Vibert reflects on what changes are needed to encourage more women into leadership positions in the voluntary sector
Organisations have united ahead of next week’s spring budget to call on the chancellor to provide urgent support
The board of trustees is committed to NCVO’s equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and culture change programme.
Today sees the launch of The Civil Society Group – an informal collaboration of organisations representing members and groups from across the charity sector and wider civil society.
Ahead of its Annual General Meeting on 22 November, NCVO today publishes its annual report and financial accounts for the year ending 31 March 2021.
A new research briefing published today and authored by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) examines the government’s policy response to volunteering in England, and its impact, during the covid-19 pandemic.
The pandemic has increased demand within the voluntary sector for services and support from charity infrastructure organisations, according to new research released today.
NCVO and NAVCA reached an agreement which saw the Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation (VCQA) transfer to NAVCA from 1 January 2022. This
The voluntary sector will have to accept a level of constant uncertainty in 2022, but should still be optimistic about its ability to provide dignity, purpose and hope for society, says NCVO’s Road Ahead 2022.
Our statement in response to today’s (25 January 2022) Third Sector article relating to the investigations into complaints at NCVO, which completed in September 2021.
The voluntary sector needs to lead the way on flexible working and advertise all roles as flexible, with employers encouraging open conversations about how it can work in their organisation.
Guidance to help you lead or manage people who work remotely
Understand different types of workplace conflict, why conflict happens, and how to resolve it
Why team working is especially important in voluntary organisations
How to develop a set of clear objectives and plans for your team
Tips to help you communicate effectively with your team
Steps you can take to build a positive team culture
Guidance to help you understand the balance of skills, abilities and aspirations in your team, so you can harness them effectively.
Build your understanding of an employers' responsibilities for mental health and wellbeing
Learn how to recognise whether stress is an issue for your organisation, and get tips on how to manage it