The National Council for Voluntary Organisations - championing the remarkable role of charities and volunteers
England, UK
Joined January 2009
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“Our congratulations to Dame Julia Unwin.
At a time when charities face sustained financial and social pressures, we look forward to a constructive working relationship focused on fair, independent and proportionate regulation."
Leigh Brimicombe, NCVO Executive Director
“Dame Julia brings a wide range of experience and expertise to the role having worked across both civil society and regulation. It makes her an outstanding candidate to be the chair of the Charity Commission.” - @lisanandy civilsociety.co.uk/news/juli…
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Live @NCVO webinar on Board Behaviours and the updated Charity Governance Code underway as we celebrate Trustees Week 🥳
Roger Chapman and I are facilitating the breakout sessions representing @TrustedStandard.
"For any civil society organisation, the starting point should be getting clarity on what it is they are trying to achieve and which stakeholders – political or otherwise – are key to success."
As Nigel Farage’s party Reform UK continues to top polls, Jasper King considers how charities should engage with it civilsociety.co.uk/news/in-d…
"Our analysis highlights a sector that understands what good governance looks like but still finds it hard to live it consistently.
Many boards have strong intentions, but translating those into culture takes sustained effort."
Sally Stephens, NCVO’s lead governance consultant
Many charity boards still struggle to build inclusive and open cultures, despite growing more confident in how they govern, according to new research from @NCVO civilsociety.co.uk/news/char…
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Do you know our Trustees?
This #TrusteesWeek, we proudly introduce the Afrikindness Board of Trustees—a group of exceptional leaders and advocates who bring their skills, vision, and passion to our mission every day.
Click here:- afrikindness.org/about-afrik…
#TrusteesWeek
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This #TrusteesWeek, we’re shining a light on the kind of #leadership the world needs more of - principled, data-driven, & grounded in lived experience.
👉Read our interview with Dr Tiantian Chen, the Chair of our Board of #Trustees: bit.ly/3WDMTaB
#GlobalHealth
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#TrusteesWeek is a national annual event to showcase the great work that trustees do to make a difference.
Here is Linda, Chair of our Trustee Board with what being a trustee means to her . . .
#TagaTrustee @NCVO @NAVCA @TrusteesWeek @linda25j
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Thank you Trustees for generously give your time: Christine, Bob, Grant, David, Ben, Mary, Penny, Russell, Steve & Adam. Happy #TrusteesWeek @NCVO
Discover how our Trustees' great skills & experience help to lead our charity & shape our future at: sightforsurrey.org.uk/about-… (1/2)
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A special thank you to CILIP's hard-working Trustee Board this #TrusteesWeek! cilip.org.uk/general/custom.…
Excellent resources from @TrusteesWeek at trusteesweek.org/
And from @NCVO at ncvo.org.uk/get-involved/tru…
There’s still time to take part in this wave of the VCSE Barometer Survey!
The VCSE Barometer Survey builds insight into real-time trends, changes and challenges in the UK voluntary, community and social enterprise sector. Help share your views today - bit.ly/4nzv5sN
@VCSEObservatory #CharityResearch #VoluntarySector
With the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continuing to grow and emerging as a powerful tool for charities, @PhoenixYork and NCVO carried out a survey earlier this year to understand how prepared charities are for using AI.
Read the full report - phoenixs.co.uk/resources/blo…
Support from the Charity Commission to protect charities from being weaponised for political ends is crucial.
Too many charities are facing abuse simply because of who they support. NCVO was proud to sign the @EquallyOurs letter urging the government to act.
@ChtyCommission
The Charity Commission will support charities that are protecting staff and volunteers from abuse and dismiss any complaints it receives that aim to weaponise sector organisations, its interim chair has said. civilsociety.co.uk/news/comm…
The VCSE Barometer Survey is now live!
This wave explores the finances and funding landscape — how #VCSE orgs are managing income, reserves & financial pressures.
Share your experience: bit.ly/4nzv5sN
@VCSEObservatory @NBS_NTU #VoluntarySector
Today's story in @guardian reveals the worrying impact of toxic rhetoric around immigration and marginalised communities. It's leading to threats and abuse targeted at charities.
We have signed the @EquallyOurs letter to the Prime Minister urging him to challenge this.
theguardian.com/politics/202…
Every year, charities miss out on £560m in unclaimed Gift Aid tax relief.
When you #TickTheBox, charities can do so much more! On #GiftAidAwarenessDay let's celebrate all the amazing charities and the supporters who help them maximize their impact!
Volunteers are at the heart of charities, yet numbers are at a record low.
Volunteering is a great way for people to share their skills with causes they care about. And research shows that it’s not only good for the charity, and the volunteer, but also the employer.
The government has no plans to introduce paid statutory volunteering leave, despite a charity-led campaign to do so civilsociety.co.uk/news/gove…
We're pleased to announce our final speaker for our panel discussion, Civil society ten years from now, will be @kaddythomas, founder of Carers Collective!
The discussion will be taking place as part of our AGM on 15 October. Book your place now: bit.ly/3VTpHVr
Our CEO, Kate Lee OBE, is set to chair the discussion, which is set to be a thought-provoking insight into the future of the voluntary sector.
Are you an NCVO member? Register for our AGM to secure your place in the discussion: bit.ly/3VTpHVr
