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
This section explains the types of charity mergers and the different reasons for merging
Information on the types of charity mergers and the different reasons for merging
This page highlights key questions to think about before making the decision to merge
Actions to ensure a planned merger is in the best interests of your organisations and beneficiaries
Things to consider in the run-up to a formal merger
The Road Ahead 2024 is our annual report on the changing landscape for voluntary sector organisations
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
Our people partner Charmaine Goddard reflects on the work NCVO and the wider sector are doing to challenge racism and inequity
Charity Interns founder Maya Bhose shares how this innovative new programme is bringing new talent into the voluntary sector
Senior volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares the latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Senior volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares lessons from a unique volunteering programme
A round-up of the latest governance news, resources and dates for your diary
Our latest Road Ahead report analyses major trends and issues for 2024 to help chart a path through the year
Writing the cost and income structure section of your business plan
Writing the financial forecasts section of your business plan
Writing the risk map section of your business plan
Use this tool to help your organisation write your business plan
Find out what safeguarding means for your organisation
What the Charity Commission expects you to do, and the main areas of activity to focus on
Find out more about your legal and regulatory responsibilities in safeguarding
Get advice on the safeguarding challenges of working outside the UK
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