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
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Highlights and key talking points from our annual general meeting
The latest guidance, resources and training for governance professionals
The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP shares support for the voluntary sector in the wake of riots and unrest across England
We share key findings from a new report that highlights the digital barriers stopping many disabled adults from fully participating in volunteering
A round-up of the key conversations and takeaways from the Labour Party Conference
NCVO's governance consultant Mo Wiltshire shares highlights from the Charity Commission’s recent research into trustee confidence
Baroness Delyth Morgan was confirmed as NCVO's new president. Two new trustees, Ruth Marvel and Louise Posocco, were also appointed
Published annually by NCVO, the Almanac 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.
A survey of the voluntary sector
Our round-up of the new Labour government’s spending plans and what they mean for charities and communities
Learn about what budgets and cashflow forecasts are and how to write a budget
Learn about who to involve in writing your budget, how to assess it and dealing with uncertainty
Learn about how to build a cashflow forecast and how the cashflow process works
Guidance on budgeting for projects and recovering costs
Learn about direct costs and support costs for single and multiple projects
Learn about what cost allocation and apportionment mean and how it works in practice
Learn about what full cost recovery means and what the limitations are
How to prepare annual accounts and a Trustees’ Annual Report and make them available on request
Creating financial information that helps managers and trustees
What to consider when deciding on investments