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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

Inside NCVO

Collaboration

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

Involving volunteers

This month we share reflections from our Governance Forum and introduce our new governance consultant

Governance

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

Financial management
Funding and income
Responding to crises

Share your experiences and views with decision makers ahead of the next general election

Government and politics

New Charity Interns project will be hosted by NCVO and offer paid internships to people aged over 50

Employing and managing staff
Inside NCVO

Evaluation consultant Lucy Lernelius takes a deep dive into measuring the impact of volunteering

Impact and evaluation

Director of strategic communications and insight, Saskia Konynenburg, shares ways to get involved in Volunteers' Week 2023

Involving volunteers

How to make volunteering accessible for people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Reasons and ways to support the nationwide campaign to get more people volunteering

The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

Involving volunteers

The latest charity governance news, resources and dates for your diary

Governance

A manifesto for the voluntary sector ahead of the 2024 general election

Government and politics

Government and politics

Resources, events and information on the big issues affecting small charities

Digital and technology
Business planning and strategy
Funding and income

Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities

Government and politics

The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

Involving volunteers

This month sees the launch of a consultation on the Charity Governance Code and new charity chair research

Governance

Government and politics

Business planning and strategy

Use this tool to help you identify the forces working for and against a particular option

Business planning and strategy

Use this tool to help your organisation explore tradeoffs

Business planning and strategy

Important things to consider before deciding to close your voluntary organisation

Closing down

Every voluntary organisation should regularly ask whether it’s still well placed to achieve its goals

If your organisation is still financially viable, you may want to consider alternative options to closure

Whatever your reasons for considering closure, you’re likely to have legal responsibilities to follow

Steps you need to take before closing your organisation

Closing down

Depending on your route to closure and your legal structure, you may have different legal duties and wider responsibilities

Once the decision has been made to close, you’ll need to decide who to inform and how to inform them

This course will help you implement structures and processes to support trustees, and ensure systems are aligned with your organisation’s purpose and objectives

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

This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff

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

A network open to all NCVO members working within the volunteering ecosystem. Join us to discuss your volunteering challenges and work with the group to find solutions.

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

This course provides an introduction to the key principles of good volunteer management and how to apply them in your organisation

Gain a clear understanding of the UK political system, the points of access and influence. Get top tips about what works and what to avoid.

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 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

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Supporting good governance (4 x 0.5 days)

Introduction to EDI in charities (2 x 0.5 days)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Financial governance for trustees (0.5 day)

Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Influencing parliament and government (2 x 0.5 days)

Strategic leadership (1 day)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

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