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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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We launched a new campaign in the summer of 2023 to help trustees and charity leaders consider the environmental impact of their charities’ investments

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

Funding and income
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Cost of living

Our chief executive Sarah Vibert celebrates the start of Trustees' Week and shares our plans

Governance

Our policy and public affairs manager, Chris Walker, summarises the announcements from the King's Speech likely to impact our sector

Government and politics

Explore why diversity is a key area of reflection for your trustee board and what needs to happen to make a board truly diverse

Equity, diversity and inclusion
Governance

Read our open letter calling on the chancellor to ensure charities can continue providing essential services for communities

Funding and income
Cost of living

Why the government must act to cover the true cost of charities delivering public services

Cost of living
Funding and income

An update on what's happening in Westminster. Find out what the King’s Speech and government reshuffle means for charities

Government and politics

The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

Involving volunteers

Lessons from Trustees’ Week 2023 and upcoming dates for your diary

Governance

How to design training in-house if you have safeguarding and training expertise within your organisation

Safeguarding

Key safeguarding questions for trustees to consider

Safeguarding

Find out about a lead trustee for safeguarding's role and responsibilities

Safeguarding

What are safeguarding reports and how can trustees work with them?

Safeguarding

How trustees can work with their organisation's CEO to ensure good safeguarding

Safeguarding

The responsibilities of a designated safeguarding lead and how they can ensure good practice

Safeguarding

What are the roles and responsibilities of a designated safeguarding lead?

Safeguarding

A guide to safeguarding leads and who is best suited to the role

Safeguarding

Guidance on what skills a designated safeguarding lead needs

Safeguarding

Find out more about what training a designated safeguarding lead can undertake

Safeguarding

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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