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
NCVO's chief executive Sarah Vibert reflects on the outcomes of independent investigations into complaints submitted to NCVO's board of trustees
NCVO's chief executive Sarah Vibert shares learnings from our EDI report and sets out the actions we're taking to create an inclusive culture that allows everyone to thrive at work
Karl Wilding, chief executive at NCVO, reflects on his own personal learning journey on equity diversity and inclusion (EDI), as well as how NCVO is taking the first steps towards being a more inclusive organisation
NCVO has recruited two charity leaders to its board of trustees, further strengthening and diversifying the skills and experiences of its governing body
Interim chair of trustees, Anne Heal, reflects on NCVO’s work on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
NCVO's equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) working group reflect on the current state of the voluntary sector
NCVO’s EDI working group share an update on the steps we're taking to improve our organisational culture
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2023, Noama Chaudhry shares insights from her apprenticeship at NCVO and offers advice for the wider sector
More information on eLearning resources, tools and systems
Use this page to learn about getting good survey response rates, get tips on survey design and compare different survey platforms.
Advice on how to choose digital tools for your voluntary organisation
Use this page to understand why you should plan software selection and how you should approach it.
Use this page to learn about the first steps you should take before you begin to think about new software. They help you set out what you already know.
Use this page to help you prioritise the things that matter most to your organisation and the people who'll use the new technology.
How to compare and consider different digital tools and software
Use this page to understand how to create a comparison grid (or assessment framework) and make decisions around digital tools
How to test and learn to make sure you're using the right tools in the right way
Use this page for practical tips on ways to drive software and technology adoption within your organisation.