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James Watson-O'Neill

James has worked in the charity sector since 2001

Dr Priya Singh

Dr Singh has a background in general practice, specialising in medical law, ethics and patient safety

Ruth Marvel

Ruth is chief executive of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Dr Sarabajaya Kumar

Dr Kumar is an interdisciplinary social science academic, an equalities consultant and a disability activist

Jude Sheeran

Jude works with our board to help them consider the opportunities and risks of using AI

Philippe Lintern

Philippe is Head of Foreign Exchange at the Bank of England and an active charity trustee.

Our committees

The three committees that support the trustee board

National volunteering forum: Vision for Volunteering

  • Involving volunteers
  • Collaboration

Charities have a vital role in supporting those arriving from Ukraine

  • Responding to crises
  • Government and politics

The inside track: May 2022

  • Government and politics
  • Law and regulation

Join our powerful journey: Power & integrity launch

  • Equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Safeguarding
  • Governance

Impact round-up: May 2022

  • Impact and evaluation

Queen's speech: What it means for the voluntary sector

  • Government and politics

Why age friendly inclusive volunteering?

  • Involving volunteers

Volunteering round-up: April 2022

  • Involving volunteers

Governance round-up: April 2022

  • Governance
  • Law and regulation

Government policy and funding round-up: April 2022

  • Funding and income
  • Government and politics
  • Governance

Redundancy

A sample redundancy policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Retirement

A sample retirement policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Shared parental leave

A sample shared parental leave policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Sickness absence

A guide to help you develop a sickness absence policy and procedure for your organisation

Stress

A sample stress policy, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Whistleblowing

A sample whistleblowing policy and procedure, designed for small charities and voluntary organisations

Carer's leave

Recruiting and inducting staff

Guidance on the steps you should take when recruiting and inducting paid members of staff

  • Employing and managing staff

Designing the role

Guidance on designing a new role within your organisation

  • Employing and managing staff

Advertising the role

Guidance to help you decide how and where to advertise a role

  • Employing and managing staff

Governance Forum

A space for charity governance professionals to come together, learn and network

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

This course provides an introduction to the key principles of good volunteer management and how to apply them in your organisation

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

This course will equip managers in the voluntary sector with the skills and techniques they need to effectively manage paid members of staff

NCVO/Zurich Summit: Navigating risk and resilience in a divided society

Join sector leaders for an in‑person summit exploring how extremism, polarisation and social division are shaping charity risk and resilience. Hear emerging insights, take part in discussions, and contribute to NCVO’s upcoming Spring Briefing.

Better impact reporting (0.5 day)

This practical session will build your awareness of different types of reporting and support you to tell a compelling story through your reporting

Theory of change for strategic planning and evaluation (1 day)

Learn how to create your own theory of change and narrative. This course will challenge you to think critically about what you're doing and why.

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Learn practical tips to ensure you are successful in your funding bid applications.

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

All voluntary organisations have a duty to keep the people they work with safe from harm. This course introduces the basics of safeguarding within a charity context in England and highlights effective safeguarding practice.

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

This advanced course is specifically for data protection leads or officers in charitable organisations.

Supporting good governance (4 x 0.5 days)

This course will help you implement structures and processes to support trustees, and ensure systems are aligned with your organisation’s purpose and objectives