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New research shows increased charity demand for services and support from sector infrastructure organisations during the pandemic

The pandemic has increased demand within the voluntary sector for services and support from charity infrastructure organisations, according to new research released today.

  • Coronavirus

New survey shows 81% of charities changed how they use digital technology during the pandemic

The latest research from the Covid-19 Voluntary Sector Impact Barometer reveals big changes in how charities and voluntary sector organisations are using digital technology to work and deliver services due to the pandemic.

  • Coronavirus
  • Digital and technology

Majority of charities have plans in place to address equality, diversity and inclusion, but impact of pandemic and resources are barriers to increasing diversity

The latest research from the covid-19 voluntary sector impact barometer reveals that while the majority of charities and voluntary sector organisations have drawn up plans to address equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) issues in their workplace

  • Equity, diversity and inclusion

Latest research reveals mixed impact of pandemic on volunteering numbers despite more positive outlook, increased diversity and rise of the digital volunteer

Ahead of the launch of Volunteers’ Week 2021, 1-7 June, new research has revealed a far more mixed impact from the pandemic for charities and volunteer numbers than many headlines have suggested.

  • Coronavirus

Motivating and engaging staff

Guidance to help you motivate and engage your team

  • Employing and managing staff

Supporting learning and development

How to develop effective learning and development plans

  • Employing and managing staff

Managing performance

How to help your team maintain and improve their performance at work

  • Employing and managing staff

Mental health and wellbeing: employers' responsibilities

Build your understanding of an employers' responsibilities for mental health and wellbeing

  • Employing and managing staff

Practical support bulletin: March 2024

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

  • Business planning and strategy
  • Involving volunteers

NCVO predicts better than expected year-end financial position and announces new leadership team

NCVO is predicting better than expected year-end financial results for 2020-21 and has today announced a new leadership team who will work with interim CEO Sarah Vibert and the board of trustees.

  • Inside NCVO

Record membership growth for NCVO and better-than-expected financial performance highlighted in 2021 annual report

Ahead of its Annual General Meeting on 22 November, NCVO today publishes its annual report and financial accounts for the year ending 31 March 2021.

  • Membership

Autumn Statement 2023: Impact on charities

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

Managing underperformance

Guidance to help you address and manage poor performance in the people you manage

  • Employing and managing staff

Induction and probation

How to set up a good induction and probation programme

  • Employing and managing staff

One-to-ones and appraisals

Tips to help you plan and run effective one-to-one meetings and appraisals

  • Employing and managing staff

Giving effective feedback

How to give your team effective feedback

  • Employing and managing staff

Setting objectives and behaviour standards

How to set effective objectives and behaviour standards for your team

  • Employing and managing staff

Motivating and engaging staff

Guidance to help you motivate and engage your team

  • Employing and managing staff

Supporting learning and development

How to develop effective learning and development plans

  • Employing and managing staff

Managing performance

How to help your team maintain and improve their performance at work

  • Employing and managing staff

Mental health and wellbeing: employers' responsibilities

Build your understanding of an employers' responsibilities for mental health and wellbeing

  • Employing and managing staff

Charity Essentials (English version)

An English version of the Charity Essentials tool, which can help you do a basic health check on how your organisation is performing

Understanding environmental impact and creating a sustainable charity (1 day)

Learn how your charity can take action on climate change, improve its relationship with the natural environment, and become more cost efficient