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People, management and governance

Writing the people, management and governance section of your business plan

  • Business planning and strategy

Our impact

Writing the impact section of your business plan

  • Business planning and strategy

Cost and income structure

Writing the cost and income structure section of your business plan

  • Business planning and strategy

Financial forecasts

Writing the financial forecasts section of your business plan

  • Business planning and strategy

Risk map

Writing the risk map section of your business plan

  • Business planning and strategy

Business plan template

Use this tool to help your organisation write your business plan

Safeguarding

Resources and guides to help your organisation do safeguarding well

  • Safeguarding

Getting started with safeguarding

Understand the basics of safeguarding and why it's important

  • Safeguarding

What is safeguarding?

Find out what safeguarding means for your organisation

  • Safeguarding

Six steps to successful safeguarding

What the Charity Commission expects you to do, and the main areas of activity to focus on

  • Safeguarding

England riots: Statement from NCVO's chief executive

  • Responding to crises

How charities can tackle misinformation

  • Digital and technology

England riots: Letter to civil society from DCMS Secretary of State

The Rt Hon Lisa Nandy MP shares support for the voluntary sector in the wake of riots and unrest across England

  • Responding to crises

New report highlights digital barriers for disabled volunteers

We share key findings from a new report that highlights the digital barriers stopping many disabled adults from fully participating in volunteering

  • Equity, diversity and inclusion

NCVO at the Labour Party Conference: Key takeaways

A round-up of the key conversations and takeaways from the Labour Party Conference

  • Campaigning
  • Government and politics

Trustee confidence: Key research findings and actions for your board

NCVO's governance consultant Mo Wiltshire shares highlights from the Charity Commission’s recent research into trustee confidence

  • Governance

NCVO welcomes new president and trustees at 2024 AGM

Baroness Delyth Morgan was confirmed as NCVO's new president. Two new trustees, Ruth Marvel and Louise Posocco, were also appointed

  • Inside NCVO
  • Governance

UK Civil Society Almanac 2024

Published annually by NCVO, the Almanac is the definitive publication on the state of the voluntary sector. Widely cited by the media, it is used extensively by sector leaders, policy makers, journalists and academics.

  • Government and politics
  • Involving volunteers

Understanding Trustee Recruitment and Retention Challenges

A survey of the voluntary sector

  • Involving volunteers
  • Governance

Budget 2024: Key implications for charities

Our round-up of the new Labour government’s spending plans and what they mean for charities and communities

  • Government and politics
  • Funding and income

Key duties of regulated bodies

Key duties of regulated bodies for safeguarding children or young people

  • Safeguarding

Key offences and liability

Key offences and liability relating to the protection of children and young people

  • Safeguarding

Safeguarding adults at risk

Key areas of law to be aware of if you or your organisation works with adults at risk of harm

  • Safeguarding

Overview

If you or your organisation works with adults at risk of harm there are key laws and frameworks to help you with safeguarding

  • Safeguarding

General duties of local authorities

Duties of local authorities to safeguard adults at risk

  • Safeguarding

Key duties of public bodies

Key duties of public bodies to safeguard adults at risk

  • Safeguarding

Key duties of regulated bodies

Key duties of regulated bodies to safeguard adults at risk

  • Safeguarding

Key duties of individuals

Key duties of individuals for safeguarding adults at risk

  • Safeguarding

Key offences

Key offences that can cause harm to adults at risk

  • Safeguarding

Safeguarding people from involvement in terrorism

How charities can ensure their premises, staff, volunteers and other resources can’t be used for activities that may, or appear to, support or condone terrorism

  • Safeguarding

Strategic leadership (1 day)

This practical one-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will elevate your strategic leadership skills, so you can create lasting impact for your organisations and the communities you serve.

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

This practical course is specifically tailored to the voluntary sector. It’s designed to give you all the principles and practical tools you need to plan, deliver and evaluate your project successfully

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

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

How to handle volunteer concerns and complaints

Learn how to respond effectively and constructively to concerns and complaints raised by volunteers in this free webinar.

Charity finance strategy (1 day)

This course will give you an overview of how to build a simple finance strategy. We’ll introduce tools to help you build the financial resilience of your charity

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

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

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

This course will take you through the essentials of lawful data processing for charities and help improve your compliance with the law

Developing a Fundraising Strategy (0.5 day)

Learn how to develop your first fundraising strategy. This course is aimed at small to medium-sized charities looking to grow their fundraising offer.

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England

Leading change and transformation (2 days)

This practical two-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will build your confidence and skills to deliver impact for yourself and your organisation. Learn who your key stakeholders are and how to use communication tools to build engagement and partnerships