Principles that support charities to recognise and resolve ethical issues and conflicts, and make charities safer
Practical steps to take to effectively achieve and maintain good governance in your charity
A guide to governance and what it means for your organisation
Learn about what governance is and how it applies to charities
Learn about what a board is and how it works
What is a Trustee and how do you appoint them?
What is the role of a Trustee?
Find out about who your charities members are and what decisions they make
Find out how your board can work together to make effective decisions
The latest guidance from the Charity Commission, new governance resources and upcoming training
NCVO shares changes we’re making to our use of language along with reflections for the wider sector
The UK Civil Society Almanac, published annually by NCVO, is the definitive publication on the state of the voluntary sector. Widely cited by the media, it is used extensively by sector leaders, policy makers, journalists and academics
Our policy and influencing manager Catherine Goodall talks about our work to address the gender pay gap – and explores what you can do to support change across the sector
For National Inclusion Week, the NCVO Rainbow Network shares their thoughts on how to provide opportunities for making organisations more inclusive for the LGBTQIA+ community.
Following the release of our UK Civil Society Almanac 2023, our research and insight manager, Nayyara Tabassum, explores some of the report’s key takeaways
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Highlights and key talking points from our annual general meeting
The latest guidance, resources and training for governance professionals
NCVO's CEO Sarah Vibert launches our campaign to support charities and voluntary organisations this winter
Learn more about your organisation's financial position and understanding the timings of financial challenges
Learn more about what insolvency means and how cashflow forecasting can help
Guidance on taking control of your situation, adopting a people-centred approach and seeking professional advice
Learn about what support is available for managing energy costs and being energy efficient
Learn about the key stages of collaboration and what they mean for your organisation
Collaborative working, also known as joint or partnership working, covers a variety of ways that two or more organisations can work together
Decide whether collaboration will help you achieve your aims by learning about the potential benefits and risks
A checklist of questions to help you decide whether to work collaboratively on a given project.
Tips to help voluntary organisations collaborate effectively with the right partners
This page explains the different ways that voluntary organisations may collaborate in order to bid for and deliver a commissioned contract