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As Volunteers' Week 2023 draws to a close, the Minister for Civil Society looks back on the week and shares his thoughts

Involving volunteers

Reflections on the recent Charity Commission board appointments along with updates and upcoming events

Governance

Volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares the latest volunteering news, updates, events and training

Involving volunteers

We share findings from our latest national survey on the volunteer experience

Involving volunteers

Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities

Government and politics

Charity representatives tell us their priorities ahead of next year’s general election

Government and politics

NCVO launches campaign to encourage charities to consider divestment

Campaigning

Volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares volunteering news and dates for your diary

Involving volunteers

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

Financial management
Funding and income
Responding to crises

An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements

Funding and income
Government and politics

Learn which decisions stay with the board, what you can delegate and to who.

Governance

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

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

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

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 training provides you with the insights, tools, and confidence to evaluate and strengthen your organisation’s culture providing a strong foundation for success.

Learn how to get involved with A Million Acts of Hope, a campaign taking place across the country, building up to a week of action 13 – 20 May 2026.

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

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

This course will revisit the core financial duties of a charity trustee and explore what it means to practice good financial governance

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

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Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Charity finance strategy (1 day)

Strategic leadership (1 day)

Leading a thriving organisational culture (1 Day)

Boost your personal influence and impact (0.5 day)

Leading change and transformation (1 day)

Outcomes and impact measurement (1 day)

Financial governance for trustees (0.5 day)

Charity trustee induction and refresher (2 x 0.5 days)

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