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
How consortium members can work together to bid for, and hopefully win, 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
It’s important for boards to understand why they should actively consider and create the right cultural environment for individuals from marginalised and minoritised backgrounds to become trustees.
How to approach diversity at board level
How to approach board relationship challenges and have constructive conversations
Use this page to learn about how to broadly encourage positive trustee relationships and manage disputes.
Use this page to understand how to approach challenging conversations with your board.
What to consider when carrying out a governance review and the different types of review
Information on annual reports and accounts for charities, and sample documents.
A template agenda for a board meeting.
A sample code of conduct for trustees.
Sample declaration of interests form for trustees