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Latest research showcases a mixed picture on the time and the availability of volunteers. According to the latest results of the Covid-19 Voluntary Sector Impact Barometer, 40% of the 710 respondents have experienced a decrease in the amount of unpaid tim
NCVO is predicting better than expected year-end financial results for 2020-21 and has today announced a new leadership team who will work with interim CEO Sarah Vibert and the board of trustees.
Ahead of the launch of Volunteers’ Week 2021, 1-7 June, new research has revealed a far more mixed impact from the pandemic for charities and volunteer numbers than many headlines have suggested.
The theme of this year’s Volunteers’ Week is ‘A time to say thanks’. The aim of the week is to encourage recognition of the efforts of people from all walks of life around the UK who took the time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communiti
The latest research from the covid-19 voluntary sector impact barometer reveals that while the majority of charities and voluntary sector organisations have drawn up plans to address equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues in their workplace
Governance and board update from Priya Singh, chair, on behalf of the board of trustees
A new working group to look at the issue of flexible working in the charity sector is being launched by membership bodies NCVO and ACEVO with support from Starfish Search, an executive search firm
The latest research from the Covid-19 Voluntary Sector Impact Barometer reveals big changes in how charities and voluntary sector organisations are using digital technology to work and deliver services due to the pandemic.
How grant makers can contribute to better safeguarding practice
Safeguarding considerations for grantmakers and grantholders
How local infrastructure organisations can set an example to smaller charities and voluntary organisations with safeguarding
How local infrastructure organisations can make safeguarding a priority
How to embed robust safeguarding processes as an infrastructure organisation
How to manage information and confidentiality as an infrastructure organisation
How infrastructure organisations can promote safeguarding among their members and other organisations they support
Guidance for safeguarding for small organisations and groups without their own safeguarding resources
Things you must do to embed safeguarding practices as an infrastructure organisation
How to stay connected with your local area safeguarding boards