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
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.
Familiarise yourself with the early signs of mental health problems and learn how to create a supportive working environment
How to support your own mental health and wellbeing at work or while volunteering
Learn how to recognise if you’re experiencing a mental health problem and where to go for help
Understand your responsibilities around flexible working and learn how to build a flexible working culture
Learn about your responsibilities when handling matters of misconduct
How to handle grievances in your organisation
What to do in the event of whistleblowing at your organisation
Guidance on your responsibilities when you end an employee’s contract, or when staff resign or retire
A guide to help your charity or voluntary organisation navigate and implement change
Guidance to help you develop change management plans