Government and politics

Charities facing mission-limiting hostility, fear and intimidation

A new report from NCVO explores impact of rise in extremism and social division on the voluntary sector.

  • Responding to crises
  • Government and politics

Why the government’s asylum proposals are bad for volunteering

  • Involving volunteers
  • Government and politics

Local Covenant Partnerships Fund announced

The government has announced a new initiative designed to support stronger, fairer and more collaborative relationships between charities and local government.

  • Funding and income
  • Government and politics

Kerplunk and the art of strengthening government civil sector relationships

The Covenant Council can help drive change, but the covenant will only succeed if the whole sector actively uses it to build stronger relationships between government and civil society.

  • Government and politics

Turning intent into action: the Covenant Council begins

Last week, we brought together (almost all) members of the new Civil Society Covenant Council for an informal meet-and-greet, ahead of our first formal meeting at No.10 Downing Street next month.

  • Government and politics

Find out more about the Civil Society Council

Learn more why the the members joined the council and the difference they believe it can make.

  • Government and politics

Preparing for a Burnham government

What will an Andy Burnham government mean for civil society? We explore the opportunities for charities and how the sector can work with the new government.

  • Government and politics

Political campaigning

Guidance to help you campaign with confidence during an election

  • Government and politics
  • Campaigning

Influencing parliament and government (2 x 0.5 days)

Gain a clear understanding of the UK political system, the points of access and influence. Get top tips about what works and what to avoid.

The Road Ahead 2022

  • Coronavirus
  • Responding to crises
  • Government and politics

UK Civil Society Almanac 2021

  • Government and politics
  • Involving volunteers

Levelling up: The role of charities and volunteering

  • Government and politics
  • Involving volunteers

Charities Bill: Lords Second Reading

  • Government and politics

Levelling up: The UK Shared Prosperity Fund

  • Government and politics

The inside track: July 2022

  • Government and politics
  • Law and regulation

Government policy and funding round-up: June 2022

  • Funding and income
  • Government and politics
  • Governance

The procurement bill: what does it mean for charities?

  • Government and politics
  • Law and regulation

Charities have a vital role in supporting those arriving from Ukraine

  • Responding to crises
  • Government and politics

The inside track: May 2022

  • Government and politics
  • Law and regulation

Political campaigning

Guidance to help you campaign with confidence during an election

  • Government and politics
  • Campaigning

Influencing parliament and government (2 x 0.5 days)

Gain a clear understanding of the UK political system, the points of access and influence. Get top tips about what works and what to avoid.