NCVO announces the appointment of Kate Lee OBE as its new chief executive, joining at a crucial moment for the voluntary sector.
Members came together for our 2025 AGM to reflect on the past year, hear from our leadership team, and welcome our new treasurer and chief executive.
A refreshed Charity Governance Code gives clearer guidance for charity boards on leadership, decision making and inclusion.
Our latest Governance in Focus report reveals that charity boards are improving how they govern but still have work to do on inclusion and culture.
For Trustees’ Week 2025, we’re focusing on good governance.
Principles that support charities to recognise and resolve ethical issues and conflicts, and make charities safer
Practical steps to take to effectively achieve and maintain good governance in your charity
A guide to governance and what it means for your organisation
Read our latest round-up for trustees and governance professionals, with useful sector updates, training courses and written guidance.
Governance consultant Sally Stephens shares updates on the Charities Act and the Charity Governance Code, along with some exciting training opportunities for trustees
NCVO’s lead governance consultant Dan Francis shares our plans for Trustees’ Week and explores our wider support offer for trustees
Today we publish our annual report and financial accounts for the year ending 31 March 2022.
How NCVO's independent governance review is helping us live up to our values and the Charity Governance Code we helped create
Use this series of pages as an introduction to begin the process of reflecting on equality, diversity and inclusion on your board
What is equality, diversity and inclusion?
It’s important for boards to understand why they should actively consider and create the right cultural environment for individuals from marginalised and minoritised backgrounds to become trustees.
How to approach diversity at board level
How to approach board relationship challenges and have constructive conversations
Use this page to learn about how to broadly encourage positive trustee relationships and manage disputes.
Use this page to understand how to approach challenging conversations with your board.
What to consider when carrying out a governance review and the different types of review
Guidance on conducting individual trustee performance reviews
How to use NCVO's financial procedures manual template