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
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.
At a time of crisis, charities want and need to be able to give their all to supporting people who need it most. They cannot do that if they have to suspend their work or close altogether.
Volunteering rates have remained stable over the last few years. In 2018/19, 22% of people regularly volunteered with a group, club or organisation. While the pandemic is unlikely to influence the overall numbers of people volunteering in the UK, we will
Learn about what business planning is in your organisation's context
Find out about how to write your business plan for your organisation
Writing the title page section of your business plan
Writing the content page section of your business plan
Writing the executive summary of your business plan
Writing about your organisation in your business plan
Writing about what your organisation does in your business plan
How to navigate your market and customer base
Writing the market analysis section of your business plan
Writing the market research section of your business plan