Practical and step by step guidance to help you manage volunteers and the process of volunteering well
How volunteers can benefit your organisation and play an important role in your work
Find out what volunteering is and how to get started
Guidance on how to deal with common scenarios when closing a charity
Guidance and policies to consider when using volunteer drivers
How to thank your volunteers and show you appreciate their efforts
Advertise your role and attract the right volunteers
How to set your organisation up to involve volunteers
Learn more about volunteering while receiving state benefits
Following the release of our UK Civil Society Almanac 2023, our research and insight manager, Nayyara Tabassum, explores some of the report’s key takeaways
Two years ago the UK went into its first national lockdown, the final report of the Charity Covid-19 Impact Barometer survey project, led by Nottingham Trent University, with Sheffield Hallam University and the National Council for Voluntary Organisations
Resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities
Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster and how it might impact charities
How charities can harness the power of our collective voice in 2024
Policy and insight manager Sam Mercadante responds to the government's new financial measures, calling for more funding and policy choices that prevent poverty and inequality
Amy Walton, small charity support manager, shares resources, free events, support and information on the big issues affecting small charities.
In this edition, Sandy Chidley, senior consultant, spotlights opportunities in impact and evaluation and shares useful evaluation resources and training opportunities
This month sees a potential tightening of the rules around APPGs, a new data protection bill, and a campaign to help charities engage with the House of Lords
How volunteers can benefit your organisation and play an important role in your work
Find out what volunteering is and how to get started
Guidance and policies to consider when using volunteer drivers
How to thank your volunteers and show you appreciate their efforts
Advertise your role and attract the right volunteers
Learn more about volunteering while receiving state benefits
How to keep volunteers engaged and retain them at your organisation
How to support, supervise and get feedback from volunteers to improve their experience
Understand volunteer coordinator roles and decide how to support your volunteers
Guidance on arranging insurance for volunteers and volunteer-involving organisations