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The government has announced a new initiative designed to support stronger, fairer and more collaborative relationships between charities and local government.

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Whether you 're interested in membership or want to find out how to support our work, we've got everything in one place

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Promote your services to our growing community of over 17,000 voluntary organisations

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

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The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

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A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary

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Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities

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Our people partner Charmaine Goddard reflects on the work NCVO and the wider sector are doing to challenge racism and inequity

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Charity Interns founder Maya Bhose shares how this innovative new programme is bringing new talent into the voluntary sector

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Senior volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares lessons from a unique volunteering programme

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Our latest Road Ahead report analyses major trends and issues for 2024 to help chart a path through the year

Important things to consider before deciding to close your voluntary organisation

Closing down

Every voluntary organisation should regularly ask whether it’s still well placed to achieve its goals

If your organisation is still financially viable, you may want to consider alternative options to closure

Whatever your reasons for considering closure, you’re likely to have legal responsibilities to follow

Steps you need to take before closing your organisation

Closing down

Depending on your route to closure and your legal structure, you may have different legal duties and wider responsibilities

Once the decision has been made to close, you’ll need to decide who to inform and how to inform them

Key financial steps your need to take when closing your organisation

Your duty of care to staff, volunteers and beneficiaries should be at the top of any closure plans

Closing an organisation will require courage and commitment from an organisation’s leadership

This course will develop your skills and help you use a marketing approach to recruit volunteers

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

This practical one-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will strengthen your understanding of authentic leadership, so you can lead with integrity and impact

This course will help people with little or no financial background to feel confident in managing day-to-day charity finance

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

Get an overview of the key tasks and considerations when creating a volunteer strategy. Learn how to develop a strategy that compliments your business plan and create a framework for building success

This introductory course explains the key trustee responsibilities for safeguarding, following guidance from the Charity Commission

This course provides an introduction to the key differences between mentoring and coaching. You’ll learn how to use both skills effectively to develop and support staff, volunteers and clients

This course provides an introduction to the key principles of good volunteer management and how to apply them in your organisation

All voluntary organisations have a duty to keep the people they work with safe from harm. This course introduces the basics of safeguarding within a charity context in England and highlights effective safeguarding practice

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Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

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