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

Political campaigning

Guidance to help you campaign with confidence during an election

  • Government and politics
  • Campaigning

Small Charity Week Assembly

Join us for an afternoon of spotlight stories, discussion and connection, showcasing the importance of small charities.

Queen's speech: What it means for the voluntary sector

  • Government and politics

Government policy and funding round-up: April 2022

  • Funding and income
  • Government and politics
  • Governance

The inside track: March 2022

  • Law and regulation
  • Government and politics

Government policy and funding round-up: February 2022

  • Government and politics
  • Funding and income
  • Governance

The UK Shared Prosperity Fund: What needs to happen next

  • Government and politics
  • Funding and income

Levelling up White Paper: What it means for charities and volunteering

  • Government and politics
  • Funding and income
  • Involving volunteers

The Road Ahead 2022: Finding a new practicality through uncertain times

  • Law and regulation
  • Government and politics
  • Coronavirus

The inside track: January 2022

  • Government and politics

Charities may find more political space to effect change in 2020, says NCVO

  • Government and politics

ACEVO and NCVO joint statement on announcement of Orlando Fraser as preferred candidate for next Charity Commission chair

ACEVO and NCVO today release a joint statement following announcement of Orlando Fraser as preferred candidate for the next chair of the Charity Commission.

  • Government and politics

Political campaigning

Guidance to help you campaign with confidence during an election

  • Government and politics
  • Campaigning

Small Charity Week Assembly

Join us for an afternoon of spotlight stories, discussion and connection, showcasing the importance of small charities.