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Find out if your organisation is eligible for new funding up to £75,000

Funding and income
Responding to crises

Learn how new banking rules will affect your charity or voluntary organisation

Financial management

The latest news, events and opportunities for people managing or supporting volunteers

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A round-up of the latest guidance from the Charity Commission, recent governance news and upcoming training and events

Governance

Senior consultant, Sandy Chidley, runs through some recent work on ethical evaluation and shares useful evaluation events and training opportunities

Impact and evaluation

A round-up of what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a Labour reshuffle, an update on new APPG rules, and a look ahead to party conferences

Government and politics

The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

Involving volunteers

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

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An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements

Government and politics
Funding and income

Guidance to help you support staff and volunteers through change

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Guidance to help you understand and manage resistance to change

Employing and managing staff

Guidance to help you embed and evaluate change

Employing and managing staff

Five key steps to follow when restructuring a charity or voluntary organisation

Employing and managing staff

What to do if you’re planning to make less than 20 employees redundant

Employing and managing staff

Law and regulation

Guidance for charities and their legal obligations

Law and regulation

Sources of legal advice and assistance for charities, voluntary organisations and social enterprises.

Law and regulation

This document contains a list of legal aspects that need to be covered by most voluntary organisations.

Guidance to help you campaign with confidence during an election

Government and politics
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Join us for an afternoon of spotlight stories, discussion and connection, showcasing the importance of small charities.

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

Learn how to develop your first fundraising strategy. This course is aimed at small to medium-sized charities looking to grow their fundraising offer.

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 course will help you create a positive and inclusive experience for volunteers. The course will explore best practice in relation to safeguarding, data protection, health and safety, and equality

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

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.

The voluntary sector operates in a fast-moving and uncertain environment. This one-day training focuses on leading change in a way that brings staff teams with you.

Learn practical tools and techniques to increase your capability, confidence and impact when seeking to influence others – both within and outside your organisation

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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Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

Developing a fundraising strategy (0.5 day)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

Volunteers and the law (0.5 day)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Charity finance skills (1 day)

Leading change and transformation (1 day)

Boost your personal influence and impact (0.5 day)

Managing people in the charity sector (2 days)

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