Tools and good-practice guidance to help you review, run and improve your board, compiled by NCVO's governance experts
This guide explores how to implement a good appraisal process that supports and motivates your CEO to do even better.
A guide to applying the principles of the Charity Governance Code, specially adapted for the smallest organisations.
The governance wheel is a simple tool that helps boards of voluntary organisations quickly get a sense of how well they’re functioning and fulfilling their roles.
Information and tools on strategic planning.
Six steps to follow when recruiting trustees and nine editable documents to aid your recruitment
A skills audit is a useful way of identifying what trustees bring, and the gaps in skills and knowledge on your board. It can be useful when you’re looking to recruit new trustees.
Self reflection is an important part of your professional development and will help you to do your role effectively.
Guidance on conducting individual trustee performance reviews
Templates and guidance for creating a financial procedures manual that will provide a framework for managing your organisation's finances.
The board of trustees is committed to NCVO’s equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) and culture change programme.
Today sees the launch of The Civil Society Group – an informal collaboration of organisations representing members and groups from across the charity sector and wider civil society.
Ahead of its Annual General Meeting on 22 November, NCVO today publishes its annual report and financial accounts for the year ending 31 March 2021.
A new research briefing published today and authored by the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) examines the government’s policy response to volunteering in England, and its impact, during the covid-19 pandemic.
The pandemic has increased demand within the voluntary sector for services and support from charity infrastructure organisations, according to new research released today.
NCVO and NAVCA reached an agreement which saw the Volunteer Centre Quality Accreditation (VCQA) transfer to NAVCA from 1 January 2022. This
The voluntary sector will have to accept a level of constant uncertainty in 2022, but should still be optimistic about its ability to provide dignity, purpose and hope for society, says NCVO’s Road Ahead 2022.
Our statement in response to today’s (25 January 2022) Third Sector article relating to the investigations into complaints at NCVO, which completed in September 2021.
The voluntary sector needs to lead the way on flexible working and advertise all roles as flexible, with employers encouraging open conversations about how it can work in their organisation.
A sample redundancy policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample retirement policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample shared parental leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A guide to help you develop a sickness absence policy and procedure for your organisation
A sample stress policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
A sample whistleblowing policy and procedure, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations
Guidance on the steps you should take when recruiting and inducting paid members of staff
Guidance on designing a new role within your organisation
Guidance to help you decide how and where to advertise a role