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We’re the membership community for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in England

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Involving volunteers

Charities hit hardest by spiralling energy costs are facing a cliff edge of support unless the government continues subsidising bills past March 2023

Government and politics

Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a new government, with plenty for charities to think about.

Government and politics

Five ways you can support staff through the cost of living crisis when resources are limited

Responding to crises

This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements. For news related to what’s happening in parliament, see our regular inside track round-up.

Government and politics
Funding and income

NCVO's senior consultancy and training manager Dan Francis reflects on how the events of 2022 have shaped charity governance

Governance

What we learned during the National Volunteering Forum, along with examples of actions you can take in response to the volunteering challenges facing the sector

Responding to crises

As we enter the new year, read our advice for how to prepare for the challenges the sector is facing.

Government and politics
Responding to crises

We’ve called for an urgent review into who's included in the government’s new energy discount scheme. We’re also calling for work to begin on a long-term support plan for the voluntary sector

Responding to crises

As we begin a new year, governance consultant Sally Stephens looks ahead to the big stories for 2023

Governance

Digital and technology

A more detailed approach to cyber risk management for your charity, organisation or community group

How to keep on top of your data protection responsibilities

Digital and technology

Digital and technology

Use this page to make sure you’re meeting your data protection responsibilities.

Digital and technology

Use this to help you write your data protection policy and procedures and other related documents.

Digital and technology

How to apply for grant funding for digital and technology costs

Digital and technology

Find out about national schemes to provide charities and other organisations with digital volunteer support

Digital and technology

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 has been created by The Social Justice Collective to help you understand, address and embed equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into your governance practice

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

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

This practical session will build your awareness of different types of reporting and support you to tell a compelling story through your reporting

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

Discover how partnership working can help your organisation grow its impact and make the most of limited resources. Gain practical tools, legal insights and guidance to build strong and successful collaborations.

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

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

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Leading external engagement ( 1 day)

Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in charity governance (2 x 0.5 days)

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

Safeguarding essentials in charities (1 day)

Good practice in volunteer management (1 day)

Better impact reporting (0.5 day)

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

Developing partnership working (0.5 day)

Successful funding applications (0.5 day)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

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