Why many organisations, including NCVO, use theory of change to plan their work and evaluate their impact. Continue reading
Important lessons from our members in Yorkshire
An overview of the events, discussions and insights from our members assembly held in Bradford. Continue reading
Posted in Impact, Live discussion, Members
Tagged members assembly, Time Well Spent, workshop
Funding round-up: April 2019
This month's round-up looks at the the Fundraising Regulator's annual report, a new website from Inspiring Impact, updated GDPR guidance, upcoming training, and more Continue reading
Posted in Impact, Policy, Training and events
Tagged Commissioning, Economic environment, Funding, Giving and philanthropy, Public services
Dispatches from Serbia: a week with the world’s leading activists and movements
Alex Farrow, a lead consultant in NCVO Charities Evaluation Services, shares his thoughts on International Civil Society Week (ICSW) conference and NCVO's important role in supporting global civil society. Continue reading
Posted in Impact, Policy
Tagged CIVICUS, civil society, Civil Society Strategy, ICSW
Volunteering round-up: April 2019
Get the latest update on training and events, conference updates and research including a research project group discussing the role of voluntary action in welfare provision. Continue reading
Posted in Impact, Practical support, Research, Training and events
Tagged digital, diversity, NCVO annual conference, NCVO campaigning conference, research, Volunteering
The inside track: April 2019
This month's round-up includes ‘flextension’ news, ministerial resignations and appointments, and whether there is any prospect of a swift Brexit resolution. Continue reading
Posted in Impact, Policy
Tagged Brexit, Campaigning and lobbying
Cyber Security Breaches Survey 2019
The charity sector is becoming more robust against the threat of cyber crime, however, raising awareness and implementing security are crucial to prevent further attacks in the future. Continue reading
Health and wellbeing news round-up: April 2019
The latest health and wellbeing news relevant to the voluntary sector, and an update on the work of the VCSE Health and Wellbeing Alliance Continue reading
Posted in Policy, Practical support
Tagged Public services
The Safeguarding Training Fund – what you need to know
What is the Safeguarding Training Fund and what is NCVO's role? Continue reading
Posted in Members, Policy, Practical support
Tagged charities, Charity law and regulation, Charity policy, Governance and trustees, safeguarding
Lack of fundraising skills continues to be a challenge for small charities
NCVO investigate the finding from The Foundation for Social Improvement's (FSI) report on skills gaps of small charities. Read all about our conclusions. Continue reading
Posted in Research
Tagged Charity data, Funding, Giving and philanthropy
