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The Foundation for Social Improvement and NCVO have reached an agreement to transfer the FSI’s key charity assets to NCVO when the organisation ceases activity on 3 May 2023

Inside NCVO

Collaboration

We share stories from people taking part in the Big Help Out and explain how you can get involved and make a difference in your community

Involving volunteers

This month we share reflections from our Governance Forum and introduce our new governance consultant

Governance

Amy Walton, small charity support manager, shares resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities.

Financial management
Funding and income
Responding to crises

Share your experiences and views with decision makers ahead of the next general election

Government and politics

New Charity Interns project will be hosted by NCVO and offer paid internships to people aged over 50

Employing and managing staff
Inside NCVO

Evaluation consultant Lucy Lernelius takes a deep dive into measuring the impact of volunteering

Impact and evaluation

Director of strategic communications and insight, Saskia Konynenburg, shares ways to get involved in Volunteers' Week 2023

Involving volunteers

How to make volunteering accessible for people with learning disabilities and mental health conditions

Equity, diversity and inclusion

Learn how to keep clear records of who holds decision-making authority.

Learn about how to navigate strategic and operational problems and where the responsibility is located

Governance

Learn more about the key areas boards and trustees are responsible for

Governance

All trustees must take responsibility for decisions that benefit their charity

Governance

All trustees are responsible for shaping the culture of their board and charity

Governance

Trustees must make sure their charity’s money is safe and used properly

Governance

Trustees should think carefully about how to secure income for their charity

Governance

Seven steps to help trustees manage risk in their charity

Governance
Risk

Trustees need to make sure their charity follows employment law and has clear volunteer management processes

Governance

Guidance on Charity Commission, Companies House and serious incident reporting

Governance

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.

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.

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Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Volunteers and the law (0.5 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Charity finance skills (1 day)

Leading change and transformation (1 day)

Boost your personal influence and impact (0.5 day)

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)

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