Digital and technology

Comparing DIY website-building tools

There are lots of online website builders. Use this comparison page to find the best one for your organisation. You won’t need to learn coding or language programming.

  • Digital and technology

Choosing a content management system or website framework

Developers will make decisions as they build your new website or digital project. Use this page to help you understand those decisions.

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Comparing video conferencing software

Use this page to help you work out if you need to change video calling software. You might decide to use different software and tools for different things.

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Understanding systems and tools for sharing eLearning

More information on eLearning resources, tools and systems

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Delivering successful online surveys and choosing the right survey platform

Use this page to learn about getting good survey response rates, get tips on survey design and compare different survey platforms.

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Choosing new software or digital tools

Advice on how to choose digital tools for your voluntary organisation

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Using our plan for choosing new software or tools

Use this page to understand why you should plan software selection and how you should approach it.

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Setting out your new software project

Use this page to learn about the first steps you should take before you begin to think about new software. They help you set out what you already know.

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Working out what the software or tool needs to do

Use this page to help you prioritise the things that matter most to your organisation and the people who'll use the new technology.

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Getting ideas and support when choosing software

How to compare and consider different digital tools and software

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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

Time Well Spent: A national survey on the volunteer experience

Our survey of more than 10,000 people provides the most detailed analysis of volunteering for a decade

  • Digital and technology
  • Involving volunteers

New social media guidance: Key things you need to know

Policy and public affairs manager, Chris Walker, explains what the Charity Commission’s updated social media guidance means for charities

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Practical support bulletin: January 2024

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

  • Cost of living
  • Digital and technology
  • Involving volunteers

Practical support bulletin: May 2024

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

  • Digital and technology
  • Business planning and strategy
  • Funding and income

What digital skills do charities need?

This page covers the range of digital skills, when they are useful, and how to check for basic and essential skills.

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Understanding the digital skills you have

Use this page to understand which digital skills your organisation needs to work on first. And how to find out about digital skills among staff, volunteers and other colleagues.

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Closing your charity’s digital skills gap

There are plenty of resources out there to help grow digital skills, whatever your budget.

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10 tips for running a digital skills programme

Use these 10 tips to make running a digital skills programme feel manageable. It will help you create a programme that’s engaging and inclusive.

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Tackling barriers to digital change for staff and volunteers

Help your organisation's staff and volunteers to engage with digital change

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How to carry out a digital skills survey

Run a survey to measure your charity, organisation or community group's level of digital skill

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Finding software discounts safely

Find out about charity software discounts to help your organisation use technology

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Finding comparisons of software and digital tools

Find some comparisons of software and digital tools used by charities, organisations or community groups

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Comparing DIY website-building tools

There are lots of online website builders. Use this comparison page to find the best one for your organisation. You won’t need to learn coding or language programming.

  • Digital and technology

Choosing a content management system or website framework

Developers will make decisions as they build your new website or digital project. Use this page to help you understand those decisions.

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Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

This advanced course is specifically for data protection leads in charitable organisations. It will prepare your organisation for new laws and obligations.

Webinar: GDPR and data protection for charities and community groups

Learn the essentials of GDPR and data protection that every charity and community group needs to know

How you can use AI to unlock your charity's full potential

Join NCVO and Microsoft to explore how artificial intelligence (AI) can help your organisation become more efficient and effective. This in-person event for small charity leaders forms part of our programme for Small Charity Week 2024

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

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

Digital and technology in charities: Your questions answered

Get answers to your burning questions about digital and technology in this question-and-answer session with leading industry experts. This event forms part of Small Charity Week 2024

Advanced data protection (2 x 0.5 days)

This advanced course is specifically for data protection leads in charitable organisations. It will prepare your organisation for new laws and obligations.

Data protection essentials (2 x 0.5 days)

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