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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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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 how to get your organisation ready for fundraising.

Find out how to write a fundraising strategy and what you need to include.

Guidance to help you prepare for your first grant application

Funding and income

Guidance to help you decide if applying for a grant is the best option

Funding and income

What you need to apply for a grant

Funding and income

Learn about what a grant fund is and how it works

Funding and income

Learn about how to go about writing your grant application

Guidance on preparing your budget

Funding and income

What happens after you apply for your grant

Funding and income

Basic guidance and top tips and tricks for finding grants

Funding and income

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.

This course will develop your skills and help you use a marketing approach to recruit volunteers

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

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 course provides an introduction to the key principles of good volunteer management and how to apply them in your organisation

Get an introduction to data collection methods and practical guidance for evaluating your work

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

This one-day training course provides an overview of the roles and responsibilities of safeguarding leads in charities in England.

Gain a clear understanding of the UK political system, the points of access and influence. Get top tips about what works and what to avoid.

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

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Charity finance skills (1 day)

Recruiting volunteers (0.5 day)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Tools and methods for measuring outcomes (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials for trustees (0.5 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Influencing parliament and government (2 x 0.5 days)

Financial governance for trustees (0.5 day)

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