An introduction to working with other organisations, including getting started and key stages
Learn about the key stages of collaboration and what they mean for your organisation
Collaborative working, also known as joint or partnership working, covers a variety of ways that two or more organisations can work together
Decide whether collaboration will help you achieve your aims by learning about the potential benefits and risks
A checklist of questions to help you decide whether to work collaboratively on a given project.
Tips to help voluntary organisations collaborate effectively with the right partners
This page explains the different ways that voluntary organisations may collaborate in order to bid for and deliver a commissioned contract
Different ways of working collaboratively with other organisations
Guidance to help you decide whether working in partnership is right for your organisation
Guidance to help voluntary organisations collaborate on campaigns
Read our latest round-up for trustees and governance professionals, with useful sector updates, training courses and written guidance.
In this edition, Sandy Chidley, senior consultant, spotlights opportunities in impact and evaluation and shares useful evaluation resources and training opportunities
Our survey of more than 10,000 people provides the most detailed analysis of volunteering for a decade
Building on existing work on corporate volunteering, this report looks at employer-supported volunteering through the eyes of the volunteer
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.
Governance consultant Sally Stephens shares updates on the Charities Act and the Charity Governance Code, along with some exciting training opportunities for trustees
We explain what dormant assets are, how they could support communities and how you can help make that happen.
Voluntary sector partners joint statement on the cost of living crisis
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