This month we look back at our recent research and campaigning conferences. We also have an update on the volunteer experience research project, news on upcoming events, and more. Continue reading
Volunteering round-up: September 2018
Posted in Policy, Practical support, Training and events
Tagged Volunteering
An action plan for a more open UK government
Andreas Pavlou on the importance of open government in driving transparency and reform, and how you can participate in a new government consultation Continue reading
Posted in Policy
Tagged Participation, Public services
The inside track: September 2018
This month's political round-up includes new appointments, Brexit speculation and party conference previews. Continue reading
Posted in Policy, Practical support
Tagged Brexit, Campaigning and lobbying
The great society lotteries debate: It goes on
Our response to the DCMS consultation on society lottery reform, including whether caps on the size of society lotteries and on prizes should be increased. Continue reading
Posted in Policy
Tagged Charity law and regulation, Charity policy, Funding, Giving and philanthropy, Public trust
Mental health at work: Looking after yourself and your staff
The last 10 years have seen a huge leap in the public’s understanding of mental health accompanied by a reduction in stigma. Charities have played an important part in both these advances. Continue reading
Posted in Practical support
Tagged Collaboration, constructive voices, diversity in charities, HR, supporting
Managing employees and volunteers: Your most common questions answered
HR and employment law specialists Croner reveal the most common questions to the helpline asked by NCVO members about managing staff, along with the answers given by their team of experts. Continue reading
Posted in Practical support
Tagged HR, Volunteering, Workforce
Using the law to bring about social change
Many charities have campaigned for changes to the law in order to bring about social change. But what are the barriers to this sort of campaigning, and is it right for every cause? Continue reading
Posted in Policy, Training and events
Tagged Campaigning and lobbying, law
Public services round-up: August 2018
In public services news from the last month, we cover the civil society strategy, the latest developments in the NHS, and a consultation on the European Social Fund. Continue reading
Posted in Policy
Tagged Brexit, Collaboration, Commissioning, Funding, Public services
Public policy round-up: August 2018
An overview of some of the key policy and regulatory developments of relevance to charities that happened in August 2018 Continue reading
Posted in Policy
Tagged Brexit, charities, Charity law and regulation, Charity policy, diversity in charities, Europe, Governance and trustees, Public trust, safeguarding
The civil society strategy: What it says about digital
The civil society strategy celebrates the opportunities brought by digital technologies throughout. Here we look at some of the promises made, as well as missed opportunities. Continue reading
Posted in Policy, Practical support
Tagged Charity data, Civil Society Strategy, digital
