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Grievance

A sample grievance procedure, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Information technology

A guide to help you develop an information technology policy for your organisation

Maternity leave

A sample maternity leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Paternity leave

A sample paternity leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Pay

A sample pay policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Redundancy

A sample redundancy policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Retirement

A sample retirement policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Shared parental leave

A sample shared parental leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Sickness absence

A guide to help you develop a sickness absence policy and procedure for your organisation

Stress

A sample stress policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

England riots: Statement from NCVO's chief executive

  • Responding to crises

How charities can tackle misinformation

  • Digital and technology

England riots: Letter to civil society from DCMS Secretary of State

The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP shares support for the voluntary sector in the wake of riots and unrest across England

  • Responding to crises

New report highlights digital barriers for disabled volunteers

We share key findings from a new report that highlights the digital barriers stopping many disabled adults from fully participating in volunteering

  • Equity, diversity and inclusion

NCVO at the Labour Party Conference: Key takeaways

A round-up of the key conversations and takeaways from the Labour Party Conference

  • Campaigning
  • Government and politics

Trustee confidence: Key research findings and actions for your board

NCVO's governance consultant Mo Wiltshire shares highlights from the Charity Commission’s recent research into trustee confidence

  • Governance

NCVO welcomes new president and trustees at 2024 AGM

Baroness Delyth Morgan was confirmed as NCVO's new president. Two new trustees, Ruth Marvel and Louise Posocco, were also appointed

  • Inside NCVO
  • Governance

UK Civil Society Almanac 2024

Published annually by NCVO, the Almanac is the definitive publication on the state of the voluntary sector. Widely cited by the media, it is used extensively by sector leaders, policy makers, journalists and academics.

  • Government and politics
  • Involving volunteers

Understanding Trustee Recruitment and Retention Challenges

A survey of the voluntary sector

  • Involving volunteers
  • Governance

Budget 2024: Key implications for charities

Our round-up of the new Labour government’s spending plans and what they mean for charities and communities

  • Government and politics
  • Funding and income

Protection for whistleblowers

Legal protections for people who raise concerns

  • Safeguarding

Protection under PIDA

How the Public Interest Disclosure Act protects any whistleblowing worker

  • Safeguarding

Key duties of organisations

What organisations are expected or obliged to do when concerns are raised

  • Safeguarding

Non-recent and historic abuse

Find out about 'limitation periods' regarding certain types of claim

  • Safeguarding

Getting started with DBS checks

Information about DBS checks and tools to help you understand the law as it applies to the roles in your organisation

  • Safeguarding

Overview

Information about getting DBS checks for staff and volunteers

  • Safeguarding

Plan for specific roles

How to identify potential risks when creating a new staff or volunteering role

  • Safeguarding

Asking about someone's criminal history

How and when to ask about a staff member or volunteer's criminal history

  • Safeguarding

Types of DBS check

A comprehensive guide to different types of DBS checks

  • Safeguarding

Deciding which checks to carry out

Different roles will require different checks. This page explores what checks you might need to run

  • Safeguarding

Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 day)

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

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

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

Recruiting volunteers (0.5 day)

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

Better impact reporting (0.5 day)

This practical session will build your awareness of different types of reporting and support you to tell a compelling story through your reporting

Leading change and transformation (2 days)

This practical two-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will teach you how to adapt to an ever-changing environment. Learn how to successfully deliver meaningful change to improve your team or organisation

Advanced project management (1 day)

Are you confident in your general project management skills but looking to strengthen your expertise? This course moves beyond the basics of project management to better understand techniques, activities and principles within a charity context.

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

This advanced course is specifically for data protection leads or officers in charitable organisations.

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

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

Governance Forum

Our Governance Forum is a space for charity governance professionals and those who support good governance to come together, learn and network