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Find out about our services, the way we operate and how we champion voluntary action

We’re the membership community for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in England

Find out how we can support you, from support for small charities and training to consultancy and corporate relations

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We launched a new campaign in the summer of 2023 to help trustees and charity leaders consider the environmental impact of their charities’ investments

Campaigning

Resources, events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities

Funding and income
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Cost of living

Our chief executive Sarah Vibert celebrates the start of Trustees' Week and shares our plans

Governance

Our policy and public affairs manager, Chris Walker, summarises the announcements from the King's Speech likely to impact our sector

Government and politics

Explore why diversity is a key area of reflection for your trustee board and what needs to happen to make a board truly diverse

Equity, diversity and inclusion
Governance

Read our open letter calling on the chancellor to ensure charities can continue providing essential services for communities

Funding and income
Cost of living

Why the government must act to cover the true cost of charities delivering public services

Cost of living
Funding and income

An update on what's happening in Westminster. Find out what the King’s Speech and government reshuffle means for charities

Government and politics

The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

Involving volunteers

Lessons from Trustees’ Week 2023 and upcoming dates for your diary

Governance

How to set up the central hub that will run the consortium business, scope for contracts, network with commissioners and bring in contracts

Collaboration

How consortium members can work together to bid for, and hopefully win, contracts

Collaboration

Information on the types of charity mergers and the different reasons for merging

Collaboration

This page highlights key questions to think about before making the decision to merge

Collaboration

Actions to ensure a planned merger is in the best interests of your organisations and beneficiaries

Collaboration

Things to consider in the run-up to a formal merger

Collaboration

Planning the process with stakeholders and making sure you are clear about the role of your organisation’s regulator is key

Collaboration

What to consider once your merger has completed

Collaboration

A guide to implementing local Compact agreements between voluntary organisations and local authorities, health services, and government departments

Collaboration

How to involve people who use services in the design and delivery of services

Collaboration

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

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

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.

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.

This practical one-day course for aspiring and existing charity leaders will strengthen your understanding of authentic leadership, so you can lead with integrity and impact

A practical, high impact course that focuses on building an effective finance strategy and equips you to strengthen your charity’s financial stability and long term confidence.

Join us for an afternoon of spotlight stories, discussion and connection, showcasing the importance of small charities.

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

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

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.

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Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

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Charity finance strategy (1 day)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Developing a fundraising strategy (0.5 day)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

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