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
The theme of this year’s Volunteers’ Week is ‘A time to say thanks’. The aim of the week is to encourage recognition of the efforts of people from all walks of life around the UK who took the time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communiti
With just two months to go until Volunteers’ Week 2022, taking place 1-7 June, the organisers have shared the news that the theme for this year’s week-long celebration is ‘A time to say thanks’.
NCVO has transferred the delivery of the Trusted Charity standard to our Trusted Supplier the Growth Company
Following a strategic review, NCVO has taken the difficult decision to stop providing VCQA. We are delighted to announce that we will transfer ownership rights of VCQA to the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA) from 1 January.
Our survey of more than 10,000 people provides the most detailed analysis of volunteering for a decade
Building on existing work on corporate volunteering, this report looks at employer-supported volunteering through the eyes of the volunteer
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