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
An overview of the key policies and procedures that will support the operational running of a consortium
A guide to becoming an incorporated company
How to formally launch your consortium and invite organisations to join
How to set up the central hub that will run the consortium business, scope for contracts, network with commissioners and bring in contracts
Latest research showcases a mixed picture on the time and the availability of volunteers. According to the latest results of the Covid-19 Voluntary Sector Impact Barometer, 40% of the 710 respondents have experienced a decrease in the amount of unpaid tim
NCVO is predicting better than expected year-end financial results for 2020-21 and has today announced a new leadership team who will work with interim CEO Sarah Vibert and the board of trustees.
Ahead of the launch of Volunteers’ Week 2021, 1-7 June, new research has revealed a far more mixed impact from the pandemic for charities and volunteer numbers than many headlines have suggested.
The theme of this year’s Volunteers’ Week is ‘A time to say thanks’. The aim of the week is to encourage recognition of the efforts of people from all walks of life around the UK who took the time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communiti
The latest research from the covid-19 voluntary sector impact barometer reveals that while the majority of charities and voluntary sector organisations have drawn up plans to address equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues in their workplace
Governance and board update from Priya Singh, chair, on behalf of the board of trustees
A new working group to look at the issue of flexible working in the charity sector is being launched by membership bodies NCVO and ACEVO with support from Starfish Search, an executive search firm
The latest research from the Covid-19 Voluntary Sector Impact Barometer reveals big changes in how charities and voluntary sector organisations are using digital technology to work and deliver services due to the pandemic.
Understanding your safeguarding responsibilities when managing budgets, security and staff safety
How to make sure your organisation is managing data safely and securely
Find out about starting and checking due diligence when working with others
Find more safeguarding resources that may be useful in your role
How human resources can play a leading role in safeguarding
Ensuring good safeguarding practice from interview to exit
How to conduct recruitment practices safely
How to conduct a safeguarding risk assessment when recruiting to a new role
Guidance for advertising roles and processing applications
Safeguarding considerations when shortlisting for roles