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Policy and insight manager Sam Mercadante considers the implications of the Autumn Statement for charities

Latest updates on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements

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Government and politics
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Research exploring the volunteering experiences and perspectives of people from the global majority

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The latest resources, events and training to help your organisation with its impact and evaluation

Impact and evaluation

The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

Involving volunteers

New inclusion and campaigning resources, a chance to help shape investment principles, and dates for your diary

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It is with much love and respect that we pay tribute to our colleague and friend, Michelle Curtis, who passed away unexpectedly in November.

How charities can harness the power of our collective voice in 2024

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

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Latest updates on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements

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Guide to welcoming and training new volunteers

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How to provide ongoing support to your volunteers and manage any concerns.

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Recognising safeguarding opportunities and risks when a volunteering relationship ends

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How to manage safeguarding risks at an operational level

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Understanding your safeguarding responsibilities when managing budgets, security and staff safety

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How to make sure your organisation is managing data safely and securely

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Find out about starting and checking due diligence when working with others

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Find more safeguarding resources that may be useful in your role

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How human resources can play a leading role in safeguarding

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Ensuring good safeguarding practice from interview to exit

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This training will teach you how to raise your profile and the profile of your charity. You’ll learn how to improve your external engagement through network-building, collaboration, partnership development and effective communication.

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

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 advanced course is specifically for data protection leads or officers in charitable organisations.

Learn how to create your own theory of change and narrative. This course will challenge you to think critically about what you're doing and why.

Learn practical tips to ensure you are successful in your funding bid applications.

This practical course is specifically tailored to the voluntary sector. It’s designed to give you all the principles and practical tools you need to plan, deliver and evaluate your project successfully.

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

A practical, high impact course that focuses on building an effective finance strategy and equips you to strengthen your charity’s financial stability and long term confidence.

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

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Leading external engagement (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

Theory of change for strategic planning and evaluation (1 day)

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Charity finance strategy (1 day)

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

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