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Latest updates on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements

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Research exploring the volunteering experiences and perspectives of people from the global majority

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The latest resources, events and training to help your organisation with its impact and evaluation

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The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

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New inclusion and campaigning resources, a chance to help shape investment principles, and dates for your diary

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It is with much love and respect that we pay tribute to our colleague and friend, Michelle Curtis, who passed away unexpectedly in November.

How charities can harness the power of our collective voice in 2024

Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities

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Latest updates on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements

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The Road Ahead 2024 is our annual report on the changing landscape for voluntary sector organisations

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Government and politics

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Practical ways to take part in Small Charity Week – from sharing your story to getting free training, funding support and expert advice.

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A new report by NCVO and ACEVO sets out six key recommendations to make the Civil Society Covenant meaningful, based on feedback from over 1,000 organisations.

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Explore how the 2025 Spending Review affects charities – including changes to welfare, school meals, NICs and local government funding.

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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.

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Learn about what divestment is and the aims and impacts of divesting from fossil fuels

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Access our guidance to help you decide if you should set up a new charity, voluntary organisation or community group

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What you need to consider when choosing your legal structure and the main characteristics of different legal structures

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Find out what charity status is and if you need to register as a charity

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Find out about social enterprises and their associated legal structures

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Find out what information should be included in your charity's governing document

Setting up

Understand your core legal responsibilities to your employees

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A short summary of your general legal obligations to paid members of staff

Employing and managing staff

A quick introduction to employment law on the conditions of employment

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This course will give trustees an overview and understanding of charity governance, regulation and best practice

This course will help you to manage conflict and problem solve with your volunteers, and navigate the process of ending volunteering well.

This course will help you implement structures and processes to support trustees, and ensure systems are aligned with your organisation’s purpose and objectives

Get an introduction to data collection methods and practical guidance for evaluating your work

This course introduces the key principles of equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and how to apply them to your organisation

This course will revisit the core financial duties of a charity trustee and explore what it means to practice good financial governance

This practical one-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will elevate your strategic leadership skills, so you can create lasting impact for your organisations and the communities you serve.

This course will give you an overview of how to build a simple finance strategy. We’ll introduce tools to help you build the financial resilience of your charity

Learn how to build a more intentional approach to your fundraising for a more financially sustainable future.

This practical two-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will build your confidence and skills to deliver impact for yourself and your organisation. Learn who your key stakeholders are and how to use communication tools to build engagement and partnerships

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Government policy and funding round-up: November 2023

Time Well Spent 2023: Volunteering among the global majority

Impact round-up: December 2023

Volunteering round-up: December 2023

Governance round-up: December 2023

Our tribute to Michelle

Why your voice is important in 2024, and how NCVO can help

Practical support bulletin: January 2024

Government policy and funding round-up: January 2024

The Road Ahead 2024

Spring Statement 2025: what it means for charities

The Road Ahead 2025

The importance of project management in the voluntary sector

Power of Small project report

The Power of Small: championing small organisations across the sector

How your charity can make the most of Small Charity Week

194 small charities selected for Small Charity Week match funding campaign

Civil society’s priorities for the new Covenant

What Spending Review 2025 means for charities

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Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

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Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

Managing conflict and ending volunteering well (0.5 day)

Supporting good governance (4 x 0.5 days)

Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 day)

Introduction to EDI in charities (2 x 0.5 days)

Financial governance for trustees (0.5 day)

Strategic leadership (1 day)

Charity finance strategy (1 day)

Developing a Fundraising Strategy (0.5 day)

Leading change and transformation (2 days)

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