Guidance on the steps you should take when recruiting and inducting paid members of staff
Guidance on designing a new role within your organisation
Guidance to help you decide how and where to advertise a role
The steps you should take when shortlisting and interviewing applicants
Guidance on making a provisional offer of employment and conducting checks
How to set up a good induction and probation programme
Guidance and tools to help you manage and develop your team
How to help your team maintain and improve their performance at work
How to set effective objectives and behaviour standards for your team
Amy Walton, small charity support manager, shares resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities.
Our statement on the recent closure of The FSI
Our reflections on the budget and what it could mean for voluntary organisations
The panel will champion the voices and experiences of small charities, ensuring they can access tailored help, support and advocacy
Senior governance consultant Sally Stephens explains the upcoming changes in the Charities Act 2022
NCVO’s new volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares volunteering news and dates for your diary
Our work with The Foundation for Social Improvement’s board and two short term roles to support Small Charity Week.
This month sees a potential tightening of the rules around APPGs, a new data protection bill, and a campaign to help charities engage with the House of Lords
NCVO awarded Race Equality Matters’ Bronze Trailblazer status in recognition of our work towards becoming a more diverse, inclusive, and equal organisation
New data reveals how much volunteering has transformed over recent years
Information on the types of charity mergers and the different reasons for merging
This page highlights key questions to think about before making the decision to merge
Actions to ensure a planned merger is in the best interests of your organisations and beneficiaries
Things to consider in the run-up to a formal merger
Planning the process with stakeholders and making sure you are clear about the role of your organisation’s regulator is key
What to consider once your merger has completed
A guide to implementing local Compact agreements between voluntary organisations and local authorities, health services, and government departments
How to involve people who use services in the design and delivery of services
What to consider when setting up a joint working agreement
A checklist to help you develop a joint working agreement