NCVO
@ncvo.bsky.social
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations - championing the remarkable role of charities and volunteers
Last week's #Budget2025 set out plans for tax, spending and public services, with important steps for families and children, but charities continue to face significant financial and operational pressure.
Read our full analysis: www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
Read our full analysis: www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
December 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Last week's #Budget2025 set out plans for tax, spending and public services, with important steps for families and children, but charities continue to face significant financial and operational pressure.
Read our full analysis: www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
Read our full analysis: www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
Charities barely feature in yesterday’s #AutumnBudget, despite their essential role in communities and the economy. With rising demand and costs, the sector needs investment, fair funding and better policy support. Read our response from yesterday below - further analysis will follow later today.
November 27, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Charities barely feature in yesterday’s #AutumnBudget, despite their essential role in communities and the economy. With rising demand and costs, the sector needs investment, fair funding and better policy support. Read our response from yesterday below - further analysis will follow later today.
There’s still time to take part in this wave of the VCSE Barometer Survey!
The 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
#CharityResearch #VoluntarySector
The 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
#CharityResearch #VoluntarySector
November 3, 2025 at 10:00 AM
There’s still time to take part in this wave of the VCSE Barometer Survey!
The 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
#CharityResearch #VoluntarySector
The 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
#CharityResearch #VoluntarySector
With the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continuing to grow and emerging as a powerful tool for charities, Phoenix 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/bl...
Read the full report - phoenixs.co.uk/resources/bl...
October 21, 2025 at 8:05 AM
With the use of artificial intelligence (AI) continuing to grow and emerging as a powerful tool for charities, Phoenix 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/bl...
Read the full report - phoenixs.co.uk/resources/bl...
As our Executive Director, Saskia Konynenburg, says in the piece:
"Charities are being targeted because of what they stand for and who they support."
Charities must be able to carry out their vital work without fear or intimidation. Read her full quote below.
"Charities are being targeted because of what they stand for and who they support."
Charities must be able to carry out their vital work without fear or intimidation. Read her full quote below.
October 14, 2025 at 8:30 AM
As our Executive Director, Saskia Konynenburg, says in the piece:
"Charities are being targeted because of what they stand for and who they support."
Charities must be able to carry out their vital work without fear or intimidation. Read her full quote below.
"Charities are being targeted because of what they stand for and who they support."
Charities must be able to carry out their vital work without fear or intimidation. Read her full quote below.
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!
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!
October 9, 2025 at 12:50 PM
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!
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!
Right now, vital organisations are being targeted because of what they stand for and who they support. At least two groups supporting UK asylum seekers have already closed their offices after credible threats to their safety.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
October 6, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Right now, vital organisations are being targeted because of what they stand for and who they support. At least two groups supporting UK asylum seekers have already closed their offices after credible threats to their safety.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
We are deeply shocked by the terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester yesterday. Our condolences go to all those affected. This tragedy is a stark reminder that rising extremism threatens communities, social cohesion, and the charities that support them.
October 3, 2025 at 12:08 PM
We are deeply shocked by the terrorist attack at Heaton Park Synagogue in Manchester yesterday. Our condolences go to all those affected. This tragedy is a stark reminder that rising extremism threatens communities, social cohesion, and the charities that support them.
Yesterday marked our final day at #Lab25, and in this video our head of membership and engagement, Hollie Banu, reflects on some key moments.
If your charity has an income under £30k, you can apply for free NCVO membership.
Find out more: ncvo.org.uk/get-involved...
If your charity has an income under £30k, you can apply for free NCVO membership.
Find out more: ncvo.org.uk/get-involved...
October 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Yesterday marked our final day at #Lab25, and in this video our head of membership and engagement, Hollie Banu, reflects on some key moments.
If your charity has an income under £30k, you can apply for free NCVO membership.
Find out more: ncvo.org.uk/get-involved...
If your charity has an income under £30k, you can apply for free NCVO membership.
Find out more: ncvo.org.uk/get-involved...
📢 We’re recruiting our next Chair of Trustees.
Working closely with our new CEO, Kate Lee OBE, they will lead our trustee board through a period of transformation, including development of our new long-term strategy.
attenti.co.uk/ncvochair/ho...
Working closely with our new CEO, Kate Lee OBE, they will lead our trustee board through a period of transformation, including development of our new long-term strategy.
attenti.co.uk/ncvochair/ho...
October 1, 2025 at 2:04 PM
📢 We’re recruiting our next Chair of Trustees.
Working closely with our new CEO, Kate Lee OBE, they will lead our trustee board through a period of transformation, including development of our new long-term strategy.
attenti.co.uk/ncvochair/ho...
Working closely with our new CEO, Kate Lee OBE, they will lead our trustee board through a period of transformation, including development of our new long-term strategy.
attenti.co.uk/ncvochair/ho...
Proud to welcome Spark Inside to our #LabourConference2025 stand today. They help people
in prison build skills, confidence & hope through creative
coaching & mentoring. Here’s Spark Inside CEO
@vickihcardwell.bsky.social with @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social
in prison build skills, confidence & hope through creative
coaching & mentoring. Here’s Spark Inside CEO
@vickihcardwell.bsky.social with @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Proud to welcome Spark Inside to our #LabourConference2025 stand today. They help people
in prison build skills, confidence & hope through creative
coaching & mentoring. Here’s Spark Inside CEO
@vickihcardwell.bsky.social with @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social
in prison build skills, confidence & hope through creative
coaching & mentoring. Here’s Spark Inside CEO
@vickihcardwell.bsky.social with @dawnbutlerbrent.bsky.social
Delighted that the first signatory to our Change Wall at the Labour Party Conference today is Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women & Equalities.
#Lab25 #LetsCreateChangeTogether
#Lab25 #LetsCreateChangeTogether
September 28, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Delighted that the first signatory to our Change Wall at the Labour Party Conference today is Bridget Phillipson MP, Secretary of State for Education and Minister for Women & Equalities.
#Lab25 #LetsCreateChangeTogether
#Lab25 #LetsCreateChangeTogether
It’s #NationalInclusionWeek (15–21 Sept)!
Everyone has a role in making organisations inclusive and reflective of society’s diversity.
Unsure where to start? Our guidance can help you start to take action.
www.ncvo.org.uk/help-and-gui...
Everyone has a role in making organisations inclusive and reflective of society’s diversity.
Unsure where to start? Our guidance can help you start to take action.
www.ncvo.org.uk/help-and-gui...
September 19, 2025 at 11:23 AM
It’s #NationalInclusionWeek (15–21 Sept)!
Everyone has a role in making organisations inclusive and reflective of society’s diversity.
Unsure where to start? Our guidance can help you start to take action.
www.ncvo.org.uk/help-and-gui...
Everyone has a role in making organisations inclusive and reflective of society’s diversity.
Unsure where to start? Our guidance can help you start to take action.
www.ncvo.org.uk/help-and-gui...
📢 We’re excited to welcome @kateleeceo.bsky.social as our new chief executive this autumn.
With a wealth of experience in the voluntary sector and a track record of championing charities, communities and volunteers, Kate will lead NCVO into its next chapter.
www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
With a wealth of experience in the voluntary sector and a track record of championing charities, communities and volunteers, Kate will lead NCVO into its next chapter.
www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
August 20, 2025 at 11:17 AM
📢 We’re excited to welcome @kateleeceo.bsky.social as our new chief executive this autumn.
With a wealth of experience in the voluntary sector and a track record of championing charities, communities and volunteers, Kate will lead NCVO into its next chapter.
www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
With a wealth of experience in the voluntary sector and a track record of championing charities, communities and volunteers, Kate will lead NCVO into its next chapter.
www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
The government is consulting on changes to how public bodies buy goods and services.
We’ve published a short news piece summarising the proposals and our next steps.
ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
Complete our short survey by 09.00 on 18 August: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
We’ve published a short news piece summarising the proposals and our next steps.
ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
Complete our short survey by 09.00 on 18 August: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
August 8, 2025 at 8:16 AM
The government is consulting on changes to how public bodies buy goods and services.
We’ve published a short news piece summarising the proposals and our next steps.
ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
Complete our short survey by 09.00 on 18 August: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
We’ve published a short news piece summarising the proposals and our next steps.
ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
Complete our short survey by 09.00 on 18 August: forms.cloud.microsoft/pages/respon...
How do you use or share data in your #VCSE organisation? What support do you need?
Take 10 minutes to shape future tools and training.
Survey open until 13 Aug: bit.ly/461vHld
#VoluntarySector
Take 10 minutes to shape future tools and training.
Survey open until 13 Aug: bit.ly/461vHld
#VoluntarySector
August 8, 2025 at 8:14 AM
How do you use or share data in your #VCSE organisation? What support do you need?
Take 10 minutes to shape future tools and training.
Survey open until 13 Aug: bit.ly/461vHld
#VoluntarySector
Take 10 minutes to shape future tools and training.
Survey open until 13 Aug: bit.ly/461vHld
#VoluntarySector
📢The Fundraising Regulator is looking for volunteers to user test draft AI regulatory guidance before it finalises and publishes it later this year.
Contact policy@fundraisingregulator.org.uk by 6 August to register your interest.
Contact policy@fundraisingregulator.org.uk by 6 August to register your interest.
July 31, 2025 at 8:13 AM
📢The Fundraising Regulator is looking for volunteers to user test draft AI regulatory guidance before it finalises and publishes it later this year.
Contact policy@fundraisingregulator.org.uk by 6 August to register your interest.
Contact policy@fundraisingregulator.org.uk by 6 August to register your interest.
AI is revolutionising processes for millions of people, but having a clear AI strategy is essential.
We partnered with Phoenix to survey UK charities to explore the current state of AI in the sector.
Read the full report 👉 hubs.ly/Q03yb10F0
We partnered with Phoenix to survey UK charities to explore the current state of AI in the sector.
Read the full report 👉 hubs.ly/Q03yb10F0
July 22, 2025 at 12:32 PM
AI is revolutionising processes for millions of people, but having a clear AI strategy is essential.
We partnered with Phoenix to survey UK charities to explore the current state of AI in the sector.
Read the full report 👉 hubs.ly/Q03yb10F0
We partnered with Phoenix to survey UK charities to explore the current state of AI in the sector.
Read the full report 👉 hubs.ly/Q03yb10F0
At today’s Liaison Committee, Sir Keir Starmer, was asked about rising National Insurance costs, which we estimate will be a £1.4bn annual hit; and how the government will support charities under increasing financial pressure through the Civil Society Covenant.
Watch now 👇
Watch now 👇
July 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
At today’s Liaison Committee, Sir Keir Starmer, was asked about rising National Insurance costs, which we estimate will be a £1.4bn annual hit; and how the government will support charities under increasing financial pressure through the Civil Society Covenant.
Watch now 👇
Watch now 👇
As the membership community for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in England, we want to know what you think about the Civil Society Covenant.
Share your thoughts by 1 August to help us support you in the best way possible: www.ncvo.org.uk/get-involved...
Share your thoughts by 1 August to help us support you in the best way possible: www.ncvo.org.uk/get-involved...
July 21, 2025 at 11:02 AM
As the membership community for charities, voluntary organisations and community groups in England, we want to know what you think about the Civil Society Covenant.
Share your thoughts by 1 August to help us support you in the best way possible: www.ncvo.org.uk/get-involved...
Share your thoughts by 1 August to help us support you in the best way possible: www.ncvo.org.uk/get-involved...
Yesterday the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, launched the Civil Society Covenant, a new way of working in partnership with civil society organisations.
Read our latest piece for an outline of what it is, and what it means for charities: www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
Read our latest piece for an outline of what it is, and what it means for charities: www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
July 18, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Yesterday the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, launched the Civil Society Covenant, a new way of working in partnership with civil society organisations.
Read our latest piece for an outline of what it is, and what it means for charities: www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
Read our latest piece for an outline of what it is, and what it means for charities: www.ncvo.org.uk/news-and-ins...
We're excited to be at the Civil Society Covenant launch - the first step in building a new relationship with government.
Hearing from Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy this morning, surrounded by voluntary and community organisations.
@saskiaalice.bsky.social
Hearing from Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy this morning, surrounded by voluntary and community organisations.
@saskiaalice.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 10:18 AM
We're excited to be at the Civil Society Covenant launch - the first step in building a new relationship with government.
Hearing from Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy this morning, surrounded by voluntary and community organisations.
@saskiaalice.bsky.social
Hearing from Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy this morning, surrounded by voluntary and community organisations.
@saskiaalice.bsky.social
📢VCSE Barometer Survey is now live!
This wave focuses on how your #VCSE org uses, needs & shares data and how you engage with research.
🗣 Share your experience: bit.ly/461vHld
This wave focuses on how your #VCSE org uses, needs & shares data and how you engage with research.
🗣 Share your experience: bit.ly/461vHld
July 16, 2025 at 8:09 AM
📢VCSE Barometer Survey is now live!
This wave focuses on how your #VCSE org uses, needs & shares data and how you engage with research.
🗣 Share your experience: bit.ly/461vHld
This wave focuses on how your #VCSE org uses, needs & shares data and how you engage with research.
🗣 Share your experience: bit.ly/461vHld
#SmallCharityWeek2025 wrapped up just over a week ago – and what a fantastic week it was!
A huge thank you to everyone who got involved – your passion, time and support made this week truly special.
Take a look at some of our highlights from the week 👇
A huge thank you to everyone who got involved – your passion, time and support made this week truly special.
Take a look at some of our highlights from the week 👇
July 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
#SmallCharityWeek2025 wrapped up just over a week ago – and what a fantastic week it was!
A huge thank you to everyone who got involved – your passion, time and support made this week truly special.
Take a look at some of our highlights from the week 👇
A huge thank you to everyone who got involved – your passion, time and support made this week truly special.
Take a look at some of our highlights from the week 👇