Find out what's involved in setting the direction of your charity
Learn about understanding your organisation's landscape and conditions and the tools that can help with this
Use this section to select the right tools to help you understand your landscape and conditions.
A guide to help your organisation with your SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats) analysis
A guide to help organisations consider how the world is changing
A guide for your organisation to look at the priorities and impact of other organisations in your area of work
Learn about how to make good decisions and the tools that can help with this
Find out about how to select the right tools to help you make good decisions
A guide to help your organisation explore it's activities to assess the extent to which each contributes to value and surplus
Use this tool to help you identify the forces working for and against a particular option
Recent governance news, resources, research, events and more
Find out if your organisation is eligible for new funding up to £75,000
Learn how new banking rules will affect your charity or voluntary organisation
The latest news, events and opportunities for people managing or supporting volunteers
A round-up of the latest guidance from the Charity Commission, recent governance news and upcoming training and events
Senior consultant, Sandy Chidley, runs through some recent work on ethical evaluation and shares useful evaluation events and training opportunities
A round-up of what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a Labour reshuffle, an update on new APPG rules, and a look ahead to party conferences
The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary
Resources, free events, support and guidance on the big issues affecting small charities
An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements
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.
How to thank your volunteers and show you appreciate their efforts
Make sure you offer the right volunteer training to help your volunteers do their roles
Acknowledge volunteers' training and experience through a certificate, accreditation or qualification
How to support your staff to take part in volunteering opportunities
How to make sure volunteers have a positive end to their time with your organisation
Guidance on the law around involving volunteers with your organiation