Find out what makes charity finance different and how to plan appropriately
What controls you need to put in place to stop errors creeping into your accounting, and to reduce the risk of fraud
Internal controls are the things you do to help manage the risk of an error or a fraud
How to be aware of the risk factors relating to fraud and take steps to protect your organisation.
The difference between audits and independent examinations and how to prepare for both
The basic principles of bookkeeping are the same for charities as for other organisations, you just need to be aware of the slightly different emphasis and the need to keep restricted funds separate.
Guidance around planning your finances and setting up budgets
Guidance on creating a financial strategy and what you need to include
A pre-built spreadsheet that calculates your income percentages when you input your current funding and future targets
How to create budgets, cashflow forecasts and understanding the cashflow process
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.
A sample management calendar for users to adapt for their own organisations
A template risk register is a framework for identifying, assessing and recording the risks that your organisation faces
Sample role descriptions for a range of trustee roles
The management of a charity is delegated to the chief executive. This is a sample role description for a chief executive.
All sub-committees need terms of reference that clearly indicate what's expected of them and who they're accountable to.
It is good practice that the CEO reports to the board on a regular basis, we would recommend this report is written so that trustees have time to digest it and formulate questions.
Three samples formats of schemes of delegation for boards. A one stop document for all your delegated duties and ways to monitor them
This guide explores how to implement a good appraisal process that supports and motivates your CEO to do even better.
A guide to applying the principles of the Charity Governance Code, specially adapted for the smallest organisations.
The governance wheel is a simple tool that helps boards of voluntary organisations quickly get a sense of how well they’re functioning and fulfilling their roles.