How to prepare annual accounts and a Trustees’ Annual Report and make them available on request
Creating financial information that helps managers and trustees
What to consider when deciding on investments
Help and guidance around tax and trading laws and procedures for your organisation
Charities are usually exempt from paying corporation or income tax, but there are some situations where you might become liable
When do charities need to consider VAT and what are the exemptions?
How to trade as a charity, and what the risks are
Charities are allowed to trade under certain circumstances, but if you've decided to develop a trading activity which is not allowed, you'll need to establish a trading subsidiary. Here's how.
Guidance around Gift Aid and GASDS
Gift Aid is a scheme which allows charities to claim an extra 25p for every £1 donated
Charities hit hardest by spiralling energy costs are facing a cliff edge of support unless the government continues subsidising bills past March 2023
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a new government, with plenty for charities to think about.
Five ways you can support staff through the cost of living crisis when resources are limited
This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements. For news related to what’s happening in parliament, see our regular inside track round-up.
NCVO's senior consultancy and training manager Dan Francis reflects on how the events of 2022 have shaped charity governance
What we learned during the National Volunteering Forum, along with examples of actions you can take in response to the volunteering challenges facing the sector
As we enter the new year, read our advice for how to prepare for the challenges the sector is facing.
We’ve called for an urgent review into who's included in the government’s new energy discount scheme. We’re also calling for work to begin on a long-term support plan for the voluntary sector
As we begin a new year, governance consultant Sally Stephens looks ahead to the big stories for 2023
Information and tools on strategic planning.
Six steps to follow when recruiting trustees and nine editable documents to aid your recruitment
A skills audit is a useful way of identifying what trustees bring, and the gaps in skills and knowledge on your board. It can be useful when you’re looking to recruit new trustees.
Self reflection is an important part of your professional development and will help you to do your role effectively.
Guidance on conducting individual trustee performance reviews
How to use NCVO's financial procedures manual template
Guidance for using NCVO's financial procedures manual templates
Guidance for using NCVO's financial procedures manual templates
Guidance on reserves policies for your charity
Incorporating conflicts of interest into your financial procedures manual