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
Guidance on scoping and planning before you set up a voluntary-sector consortium
How to form the initial working group that will help partners set up a consortium
An outline of how much funding is required to establish a voluntary sector consortium, and some of the potential funding sources
Why you need to engage stakeholders such as commissioners and local organisations in your consortium development, and how to involve them
The Foundation for Social Improvement and NCVO have reached an agreement to transfer the FSI’s key charity assets to NCVO when the organisation ceases activity on 3 May 2023
We share stories from people taking part in the Big Help Out and explain how you can get involved and make a difference in your community
This month we share reflections from our Governance Forum and introduce our new governance consultant
Amy Walton, small charity support manager, shares resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities.
Share your experiences and views with decision makers ahead of the next general election
New Charity Interns project will be hosted by NCVO and offer paid internships to people aged over 50
Evaluation consultant Lucy Lernelius takes a deep dive into measuring the impact of volunteering
Director of strategic communications and insight, Saskia Konynenburg, shares ways to get involved in Volunteers' Week 2023
How to make volunteering accessible for people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions
Things to consider when paid staff want to volunteer for the organisation that employs them
Guidance on holding and protecting data on volunteers
Guidance on when a volunteer can demonstrate that they're working under a contract, and what that means
Examples of tribunal decisions where a volunteer be seen as an employee
What happens if a volunteer is found to be eligible for the minimum wage
How to make the most of volunteers while ensuring they don’t become workers or employees
Learn more about volunteering while receiving state benefits
Learn about the tax and national insurance implications for volunteers
Guidance on the health and safety measures you need to put in place when working with volunteers
Guidance on arranging insurance for volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations