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
NCVO's CEO Sarah Vibert launches our campaign to support charities and voluntary organisations this winter
We launched a new campaign in the summer of 2023 to help trustees and charity leaders consider the environmental impact of their charities’ investments
Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Our chief executive Sarah Vibert celebrates the start of Trustees' Week and shares our plans
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
What is a Trustee and how do you appoint them?
What is the role of a Trustee?
Find out about who your charities members are and what decisions they make
Learn about the rules around decision-making and how to go about the process of making decisions effectively
Learn about the different types of meetings and how you can work to make them effective
Learn about what the structure of the board looks like and what to consider when reviewing
Learn about what conflicts of interest are and how to work through them
Learn about what matters are reserved for the board, in what situations you can delegate and to who
Learn about how to navigate strategic and operational problems and where the responsibility is located
Learn more about the key areas boards and trustees are responsible for