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Reasons and ways to support the nationwide campaign to get more people volunteering

The latest volunteering news, resources and dates for your diary

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The latest charity governance news, resources and dates for your diary

Governance

A manifesto for the voluntary sector ahead of the 2024 general election

Government and politics

Government and politics

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

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Funding and income

Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities

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Involving volunteers

This month sees the launch of a consultation on the Charity Governance Code and new charity chair research

Governance

Government and politics

Guidance to help you communicate change and consult stakeholders

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Guidance to help you support staff and volunteers through change

Employing and managing staff

Guidance to help you understand and manage resistance to change

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

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

Employing and managing staff

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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.

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

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

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

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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)

Designated safeguarding leads in charities (1 day)

Project management in the voluntary sector (2 days)

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