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
Many charities want to evaluate their impact but lack time or confidence. This blog shares how we support practical, sustainable approaches to self-evaluation.
NCVO announces the appointment of Kate Lee OBE as its new chief executive, joining at a crucial moment for the voluntary sector.
A statement from Kate Lee OBE, our chief executive, on the recent attacks in Manchester.
We know from speaking to our members about the increased need for sector support and solidarity in times of division and racial hatred.
Members came together for our 2025 AGM to reflect on the past year, hear from our leadership team, and welcome our new treasurer and chief executive.
A refreshed Charity Governance Code gives clearer guidance for charity boards on leadership, decision making and inclusion.
Our latest Governance in Focus report reveals that charity boards are improving how they govern but still have work to do on inclusion and culture.
Safeguarding considerations for grantmakers
How grant makers can contribute to better safeguarding practice
Safeguarding considerations for grantmakers and grantholders
How local infrastructure organisations can set an example to smaller charities and voluntary organisations with safeguarding
How local infrastructure organisations can make safeguarding a priority
How to embed robust safeguarding processes as an infrastructure organisation
How to manage information and confidentiality as an infrastructure organisation
How infrastructure organisations can promote safeguarding among their members and other organisations they support
Guidance for safeguarding for small organisations and groups without their own safeguarding resources
Things you must do to embed safeguarding practices as an infrastructure organisation