Published annually by NCVO, the Almanac is the definitive publication on the state of the voluntary sector. Widely cited by the media, it is used extensively by sector leaders, policy makers, journalists and academics.
A survey of the voluntary sector
This Trustees' Week we celebrated the role of trustees across the UK and explored the challenges and opportunities in trustee recruitment and retention
Campaigns, networks and events to help you engage, manage and celebrate volunteers
Practical and step by step guidance to help you manage volunteers and the process of volunteering well
Learn what volunteering is, why it's important, and how to develop a volunteering strategy for your organisation
Find out what volunteering is and how to get started
How volunteers can benefit your organisation and play an important role in your work
A volunteer strategy helps secure the support to help your volunteering do more
Volunteering rates have remained stable over the last few years. In 2018/19, 22% of people regularly volunteered with a group, club or organisation. While the pandemic is unlikely to influence the overall numbers of people volunteering in the UK, we will
How to keep volunteers engaged and retain them at your organisation
How to recognise and address problems or issues with your volunteers
How to dismiss a volunteer with fairness when other ways to solve a problem haven’t worked
How to thank your volunteers and show you appreciate their efforts
Make sure you offer the right volunteer training to help your volunteers do their roles
Acknowledge volunteers' training and experience through a certificate, accreditation or qualification
How to support your staff to take part in volunteering opportunities
How to make sure volunteers have a positive end to their time with your organisation
Guidance on the law around involving volunteers with your organiation
Things to consider when paid staff want to volunteer for the organisation that employs them