Practical guidance to help you recruit and induct volunteers
How to run volunteer recruitment and where to find the volunteers you need
Important things to consider when creating a new volunteer role
Advertise your role and attract the right volunteers
Make sure your application and interview processes are accessible and fair
Carry out the appropriate checks and let volunteers know if they've been successful
How volunteering affects volunteers who claim benefits and how you can support them
The rules about volunteers from overseas, including who can and can’t volunteer and what the restrictions are
How to write a volunteer agreement without creating an employment contract
What to include in volunteer induction training to help new volunteers get started
Practical ways to take part in Small Charity Week – from sharing your story to getting free training, funding support and expert advice.
A new report by NCVO and ACEVO sets out six key recommendations to make the Civil Society Covenant meaningful, based on feedback from over 1,000 organisations.
Explore how the 2025 Spending Review affects charities – including changes to welfare, school meals, NICs and local government funding.
Learn about how to go about writing your grant application
Guidance on preparing your budget
What happens after you apply for your grant
Basic guidance and top tips and tricks for finding grants
Find out about the different organisations that can help you
Learn more about what corporate fundraising is and if you should try it
Learning about what crowdfunding is
Learning about what donation buttons are
Guidance about fundraising events for your organisation