Government and politics

The inside track: January 2024

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

  • Government and politics

State of the Sector 2024: Reaction and reflections

Our chief executive Sarah Vibert shares her thoughts on key findings from NPC’s new charity sector report

  • Government and politics
  • Equity, diversity and inclusion
  • Responding to crises

The True Cost of Delivering Public Services

A survey of UK charities

  • Government and politics
  • Funding and income

Government policy and funding round-up: March 2024

An update on our influencing work, government policy and funding announcements

  • Government and politics

Spring budget 2024: What it means for charities

Key points from the budget and analysis of how it will impact the voluntary sector

  • Government and politics
  • Funding and income

The inside track: March 2024

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

  • Government and politics

The Voluntary Sector Manifesto

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

  • Government and politics

Making sense of the local elections and what they mean for charities

  • Government and politics

The inside track: May 2024

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

  • Government and politics

General election 2024: What charities should be doing

  • Government and politics

Government policy and funding round-up: August 2022

This round-up will help you to stay informed about our influencing work, and any government policy and funding announcements. For news related to what’s happening in parliament, see our regular inside track round-up.

  • Government and politics

Supporting members through the cost of living crisis

  • Responding to crises
  • Government and politics

Government must provide immediate financial support to help communities

Voluntary sector partners joint statement on the cost of living crisis

  • Responding to crises
  • Government and politics

The inside track: September 2022

Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a new government, with plenty for charities to think about.

  • Government and politics

New financial measures and tax cuts don't address causes of rising costs and rising inequality

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

  • Government and politics
  • Responding to crises

Government policy and funding round-up: October 2022

  • Funding and income
  • Government and politics

UK Civil Society Almanac 2022

  • Government and politics
  • Involving volunteers

Government’s economic plans will widen inequalities in communities

Sarah Vibert, NCVO CEO, responds to the Autumn Statement

  • Government and politics
  • Responding to crises

Call for continuing energy bill support for voluntary organisations

Charities hit hardest by spiralling energy costs are facing a cliff edge of support unless the government continues subsidising bills past March 2023

  • Government and politics

The inside track: November 2022

Our latest update on what’s happening in Westminster that might impact charities. This month sees a new government, with plenty for charities to think about.

  • Government and politics

Political campaigning

Guidance to help you campaign with confidence during an election

  • Government and politics
  • Campaigning

The Road Ahead 2025 launch

Join us for the launch of the Road Ahead 2025. Get insights on the forces and trends that will shape and impact the voluntary sector this year.