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Our chief executive Sarah Vibert shares her thoughts on key findings from NPC’s new charity sector report

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This course will help you create a positive and inclusive experience for volunteers. The course will explore best practice in relation to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, and equality

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

We know numbers can be daunting. Whether you are a staff member managing daily operations or a trustee overseeing governance, understanding your charity financial health is key to sustainable impact.

The voluntary sector operates in a fast-moving and uncertain environment. This one-day training focuses on leading change in a way that brings staff teams with you.

Learn practical tools and techniques to increase your capability, confidence and impact when seeking to influence others – both within and outside your organisation

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

This course will give trustees an overview and understanding of charity governance, regulation and best practice

Learn how to create an evaluation plan to better understand and demonstrate the difference your work makes

This training will teach you how to raise your profile and the profile of your charity. You’ll learn how to improve your external engagement through network-building, collaboration, partnership development and effective communication.

This introductory course explains the key trustee responsibilities for safeguarding, following guidance from the Charity Commission.

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Volunteers and the law (0.5 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

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Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

Outcomes and impact measurement (1 day)

Leading external engagement (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

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