Find out about guides to digital safeguarding and how to keep people safe in everything you do online
Use this page to learn about how to plan user research. The first step in planning any successful digital project is to explore what people need. Here are some methods to help you do that well.
Use this page to help you work out if you need to change video calling software. You might decide to use different software and tools for different things.
Make sure you offer the right volunteer training to help your volunteers do their roles
How to thank your volunteers and show you appreciate their efforts
How to recognise and address problems or issues with your volunteers
How to support, supervise and get feedback from volunteers to improve their experience
What to include in volunteer induction training to help new volunteers get started
Guidance on choosing a system to help you recruit, train, engage and retain your volunteers
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.
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
Latest updates on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
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.
Questions you might ask yourself if you're thinking of raising a concern.
How grant makers can contribute to better safeguarding practice
Guide to welcoming and training new volunteers
Use this page to make sure you’re meeting your data protection responsibilities.
A sample family leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
How to support your staff to take part in volunteering opportunities
How to develop effective learning and development plans
Guidance on making a provisional offer of employment and conducting checks
How to set a salary structure and reward staff with fair and competitive pay
How to involve people who use services in the design and delivery of services