A round-up of what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a Labour reshuffle, an update on new APPG rules, and a look ahead to party conferences
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Resources, free events, support and guidance on the big issues affecting small charities
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
The latest guidance from the Charity Commission, new governance resources and upcoming training
NCVO shares changes we’re making to our use of language along with reflections for the wider sector
The UK Civil Society Almanac, published annually by NCVO, is the definitive publication on the state of the voluntary sector. Widely cited by the media, it is used extensively by sector leaders, policy makers, journalists and academics
Our policy and influencing manager Catherine Goodall talks about our work to address the gender pay gap – and explores what you can do to support change across the sector
For National Inclusion Week, the NCVO Rainbow Network shares their thoughts on how to provide opportunities for making organisations more inclusive for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Following the release of our UK Civil Society Almanac 2023, our research and insight manager, Nayyara Tabassum, explores some of the report’s key takeaways
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
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.
Learn about what divestment is and the aims and impacts of divesting from fossil fuels
Access our guidance to help you decide if you should set up a new charity, voluntary organisation or community group
What you need to consider when choosing your legal structure and the main characteristics of different legal structures
Find out what charity status is and if you need to register as a charity
Find out about social enterprises and their associated legal structures
Find out what information should be included in your charity's governing document
Understand your core legal responsibilities to your employees
A short summary of your general legal obligations to paid members of staff
A quick introduction to employment law on the conditions of employment