Guidance, techniques and tools for managing your organisation's finances
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
Practical ways to take part in Small Charity Week – from sharing your story to getting free training, funding support and expert advice.
A new report by NCVO and ACEVO sets out six key recommendations to make the Civil Society Covenant meaningful, based on feedback from over 1,000 organisations.
Explore how the 2025 Spending Review affects charities – including changes to welfare, school meals, NICs and local government funding.
How to run volunteer recruitment and where to find the volunteers you need
Important things to consider when creating a new volunteer role
Advertise your role and attract the right volunteers
Make sure your application and interview processes are accessible and fair
Carry out the appropriate checks and let volunteers know if they've been successful
How volunteering affects volunteers who claim benefits and how you can support them
The rules about volunteers from overseas, including who can and can’t volunteer and what the restrictions are
How to write a volunteer agreement without creating an employment contract
What to include in volunteer induction training to help new volunteers get started
How to support, supervise and get feedback from volunteers to improve their experience