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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
We offer a range of training courses designed to help you do what you do best
This flexible, interactive course will help you understand your duties as a trustee and support you to run your charity effectively so you can make a bigger difference
A practical four-month programme for emerging charity leaders who are on their way to leading organisations
Learn about the mindset, knowledge and connections that emerging leaders need to guide the sector into the 2030s
We know small charities make a big impact with limited resource - that's why we're here to help
NCVO's chief executive Sarah Vibert reflects on the outcomes of independent investigations into complaints submitted to NCVO's board of trustees
NCVO's chief executive Sarah Vibert shares learnings from our EDI report and sets out the actions we're taking to create an inclusive culture that allows everyone to thrive at work
Karl Wilding, chief executive at NCVO, reflects on his own personal learning journey on equity diversity and inclusion (EDI), as well as how NCVO is taking the first steps towards being a more inclusive organisation
NCVO has recruited two charity leaders to its board of trustees, further strengthening and diversifying the skills and experiences of its governing body
Interim chair of trustees, Anne Heal, reflects on NCVO’s work on equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI)
NCVO's equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) working group reflect on the current state of the voluntary sector
NCVO’s EDI working group share an update on the steps we're taking to improve our organisational culture
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2023, Noama Chaudhry shares insights from her apprenticeship at NCVO and offers advice for the wider sector
What is a Trustee and how do you appoint them?
What is the role of a Trustee?
Find out about who your charities members are and what decisions they make
Learn about the rules around decision-making and how to go about the process of making decisions effectively
Learn about the different types of meetings and how you can work to make them effective
Learn about what the structure of the board looks like and what to consider when reviewing
Learn about what conflicts of interest are and how to work through them
Learn about what matters are reserved for the board, in what situations you can delegate and to who
Learn about how to navigate strategic and operational problems and where the responsibility is located
Learn more about the key areas boards and trustees are responsible for