Explore three models of consortia delivery of public services by voluntary and community organisations
This page looks at how organisations collaborate on the projects that directly contribute to their overall mission
Advice on how organisations can use collaborative working to share premises and back office services
Things to consider when staffing a collaborative project
How organisations with a national body and local groups can work together
Guidance on fundraising through the gift economy (public giving, voluntary donations) and the open market (trading)
Guidance on setting up a contract-ready consortium, reasons for forming one, and the various possible operating models
Reasons for forming a consortium and examples of voluntary sector consortia
The different ways that voluntary organisations can work together collectively to bid for and deliver public service contracts
Step-by-step guidance to help voluntary organisations develop a consortium
The latest guidance from the Charity Commission, new governance resources and upcoming training
NCVO shares changes we’re making to our use of language along with reflections for the wider sector
The UK Civil Society Almanac, published annually by NCVO, is the definitive publication on the state of the voluntary sector. Widely cited by the media, it is used extensively by sector leaders, policy makers, journalists and academics
Our policy and influencing manager Catherine Goodall talks about our work to address the gender pay gap – and explores what you can do to support change across the sector
For National Inclusion Week, the NCVO Rainbow Network shares their thoughts on how to provide opportunities for making organisations more inclusive for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Following the release of our UK Civil Society Almanac 2023, our research and insight manager, Nayyara Tabassum, explores some of the report’s key takeaways
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Highlights and key talking points from our annual general meeting
The latest guidance, resources and training for governance professionals
NCVO's CEO Sarah Vibert launches our campaign to support charities and voluntary organisations this winter
Guidance around safeguarding vulnerable clients and volunteers
Advice on DBS checks for volunteers and volunteer involving organisations
Guidance and policies to consider when using volunteer drivers
Guidance on copyright and volunteers
A free online tool for volunteer-involving groups and organisations
Read our top tips for how your organisation can make volunteering inclusive for disabled people.
Guidance to help you prepare for your first grant application
Guidance to help you decide if applying for a grant is the best option
What you need to apply for a grant
Learn about what a grant fund is and how it works