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
As part of our Road Ahead series, we explore the issues affecting the people at the heart of our organisations
What you need to know about the Big Help Out: a campaign to get more people volunteering
NCVO’s senior policy and influencing advisor Catherine Goodall shares recent updates and upcoming dates for your diary
Susannah Hodge, training and regional support manager at the Third Age Trust, shares learning and reflections from NCVO's age inclusive volunteering project
NCVO’s new volunteering consultant Helen Tourle shares volunteering news and dates for your diary
New data reveals how much volunteering has transformed over recent years
We share stories from people taking part in the Big Help Out and explain how you can get involved and make a difference in your community
Director of strategic communications and insight, Saskia Konynenburg, shares ways to get involved in Volunteers' Week 2023
As Volunteers' Week 2023 draws to a close, the Minister for Civil Society looks back on the week and shares his thoughts
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