How to write a volunteer agreement without creating an employment contract
What to include in volunteer induction training to help new volunteers get started
Guidance on how to support, engage and manage your volunteers
How to support, supervise and get feedback from volunteers to improve their experience
How to keep volunteers engaged and retain them at your organisation
How to recognise and address problems or issues with your volunteers
How to dismiss a volunteer with fairness when other ways to solve a problem haven’t worked
Find out how other organisations have developed ways to engage young people in their volunteer programmes.
Guidance on training, accrediting and thanking volunteers
How to thank your volunteers and show you appreciate their efforts
As Volunteers' Week 2023 draws to a close, the Minister for Civil Society looks back on the week and shares his thoughts
Reflections on the recent Charity Commission board appointments along with updates and upcoming events
Volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares the latest volunteering news, updates, events and training
We share findings from our latest national survey on the volunteer experience
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
Charity representatives tell us their priorities ahead of next year’s general election
NCVO launches campaign to encourage charities to consider divestment
Volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares volunteering news and dates for your diary
Resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
An English version of the Charity Essentials tool, which can help you do a basic health check on how your organisation is performing
A Welsh version of the Charity Essentials tool, which can help you do a basic health check on how your organisation is performing
This page helps you get started in improving your organisations’ approach to equity, diversity and inclusion.
Using the Equality Act to understand your legal duties
This page is about how to respond to discrimination occurring in your organisation.
Risk management is a vital (and legal) responsibility for charity trustees. This page covers an introduction to the risk management process and the role insurance plays in protecting your organisation.
Principles that support charities to recognise and resolve ethical issues and conflicts, and make charities safer
Learn about what governance is and how it applies to charities
Learn about what a board is and how it works