Our policy and public affairs manager, Chris Walker, summarises the announcements from the King's Speech likely to impact our sector
Explore why diversity is a key area of reflection for your trustee board and what needs to happen to make a board truly diverse
Read our open letter calling on the chancellor to ensure charities can continue providing essential services for communities
Why the government must act to cover the true cost of charities delivering public services
An update on what's happening in Westminster. Find out what the King’s Speech and government reshuffle means for charities
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Lessons from Trustees’ Week 2023 and upcoming dates for your diary
Policy and insight manager Sam Mercadante considers the implications of the Autumn Statement for charities
Latest updates on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
Research exploring the volunteering experiences and perspectives of people from the global majority
NCVO’s senior policy and influencing advisor Catherine Goodall shares recent updates and upcoming dates for your diary
Our round-up for trustees and governance professionals, with useful sector updates, training courses and guidance
Advice on what the Energy Bills Discount Scheme means for charities and tips on how to cope with rising costs
Susannah Hodge, training and regional support manager at the Third Age Trust, shares learning and reflections from NCVO's age inclusive volunteering project
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster. This month sees the creation of new government departments and a big change at the top of Scottish politics
With many of us approaching the end of our financial year, senior governance consultant Sally Stephens shares guidance for completing your annual return
To mark International Women’s Day 2023, our chief executive Sarah Vibert reflects on what changes are needed to encourage more women into leadership positions in the voluntary sector
Organisations have united ahead of next week’s spring budget to call on the chancellor to provide urgent support
The latest government policy and funding announcements and updates on our influencing work
Charities are usually exempt from paying corporation or income tax, but there are some situations where you might become liable
When do charities need to consider VAT and what are the exemptions?
How to trade as a charity, and what the risks are
Charities are allowed to trade under certain circumstances, but if you've decided to develop a trading activity which is not allowed, you'll need to establish a trading subsidiary. Here's how.
Gift Aid is a scheme which allows charities to claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated
GASDS is a top up on small cash donations without using Gift Aid
Guidance on complying with with HMRC Making Tax Digital reporting requirements
Guidance around when a charity or voluntary organisation needs a bank account, and how to choose one and set it up.
Find out about some of the areas to consider when managing financial difficulties and insolvency
Learn about how to work though helping your organisation manage financial uncertainty