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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
Ask our practical support team any question about the setting up or running of your charity or voluntary organisation.
Practical ways to take part in Small Charity Week – from sharing your story to getting free training, funding support and expert advice.
A new report by NCVO and ACEVO sets out six key recommendations to make the Civil Society Covenant meaningful, based on feedback from over 1,000 organisations.
A sample management calendar for users to adapt for their own organisations
A template risk register is a framework for identifying, assessing and recording the risks that your organisation faces
Sample role descriptions for a range of trustee roles
The management of a charity is delegated to the chief executive. This is a sample role description for a chief executive.
All sub-committees need terms of reference that clearly indicate what's expected of them and who they're accountable to.
It is good practice that the CEO reports to the board on a regular basis, we would recommend this report is written so that trustees have time to digest it and formulate questions.
Three samples formats of schemes of delegation for boards. A one stop document for all your delegated duties and ways to monitor them
This guide explores how to implement a good appraisal process that supports and motivates your CEO to do even better.
A guide to applying the principles of the Charity Governance Code, specially adapted for the smallest organisations.
The governance wheel is a simple tool that helps boards of voluntary organisations quickly get a sense of how well they’re functioning and fulfilling their roles.