Resources, events and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
This month sees the launch of a consultation on the Charity Governance Code and new charity chair research
Learn more about our new president, Baroness Delyth Morgan, and ambassador, Lord Simon Woolley
A round-up of the key talking points from the only national hustings dedicated to the voluntary sector
Read our latest round-up for trustees and governance professionals, with useful sector updates, training courses and written guidance.
In this edition, Sandy Chidley, senior consultant, spotlights opportunities in impact and evaluation and shares useful evaluation resources and training opportunities
Our survey of more than 10,000 people provides the most detailed analysis of volunteering for a decade
Building on existing work on corporate volunteering, this report looks at employer-supported volunteering through the eyes of the volunteer
This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements. For news related to what’s happening in parliament, see our regular inside track round-up.
Governance consultant Sally Stephens shares updates on the Charities Act and the Charity Governance Code, along with some exciting training opportunities for trustees
We explain what dormant assets are, how they could support communities and how you can help make that happen.
Voluntary sector partners joint statement on the cost of living crisis
Basic guidance and top tips and tricks for finding grants
Find out about the different organisations that can help you
Guidance to help you think about your funding and income planning
Find out what delivering public services means and if you can get funding from public sector organisations
Learn more about the commissioning cycle
Learn about charity trading, the different types and when to set up a trading subsidiary.
Learn what charity trading is and the different types.
Learn how different types of charity trading are treated for tax.
When do charities need to consider VAT and what are the exemptions?