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: ncvo.org.uk/get-involved/c…

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. Caroline Dinenage MP

AI is revolutionising processes for millions of people, but having a clear AI strategy is essential. We partnered with Phoenix Software to survey UK charities to explore the current state of AI in the sector. Read the full report 👉hubs.ly/Q03yb10F0

“Our research shows, overall, that charities still face a £1.4bn bill - even with the Employment Allowance increase, placing real and increasing financial pressure on a sector already stretched too thin.” – Saskia Konynenburg, NCVO Executive Director Saskia Konynenburg

Welcome Nigel Huddleston MP to the role of Shadow Culture Secretary, we look forward to working you to champion the vital contribution of the voluntary sector. Thank you Stuart Andrew for your work as civil society minister and more recently Shadow Culture Secretary.

📢FundraisingRegulator is looking for volunteers to user test draft AI regulatory guidance before it  finalises and publishes it later this year. Contact [email protected] by 6 August to register your interest.

There's still time to tell us how your #VCSE organisation works with data and research! Your voice can help improve support across the sector. Take the survey by 6 August: bit.ly/461vHld VCSE National Data and Insights Observatory Nottingham Business School #VoluntarySector

In our Road Ahead 2025 report, we found that 85% of small charity leaders feel their role has negatively impacted their mental health. Collaboration and communication between leaders is more important than ever. ncvo.org.uk/news-and-insig…

The government is consulting on changes to how public bodies buy goods and services. These reforms could affect how charities access and deliver public service contracts. We’ve published a short news piece summarising the proposals and our next steps. If your organisation

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 VCSE National Data and Insights Observatory Nottingham Business School #VoluntarySector

Earlier this week, one of our lead consultants delivered engaging trustee training to the officer team at University of Bradford SU. Whether face-to-face or online, our expert trainers bring real-life voluntary sector experience to every session. 🔗 ncvo.org.uk/about-us/our-s…

“The government’s public procurement consultation presents a real opportunity to influence and improve the commissioning and procurement environment for the voluntary sector." - Saskia Konynenburg, NCVO Interim CEO Saskia Konynenburg

Evaluation often ends up separate from delivery, making it harder to use when decisions count. Our lead consultant, Sini Rinne-Kerridge shares how we support charities to build practical, sustainable approaches to self-evaluation. ncvo.org.uk/news-and-insig…

Find out more about the Civil Society Covenant here - ncvo.org.uk/news-and-insig…

The NCVO reveals its next chief executive thirdsector.co.uk/ncvo-reveals-n…

📢 We’re excited to welcome Kate Lee 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. Find out more 👇

Congratulations to NCVO and Kate Lee on this appointment – we can’t think of anyone better for the role than a former AMRC charity CEO! We look forward to continuing to work with you in championing the charity sector.

The UK government is testing the Emergency Alerts system on 7 September at 3pm. Compatible mobile phones and tablets will receive an alert with a loud siren-like sound and vibrate. Find out more at gov.uk/alerts.

Delays in the rollout of the Local Growth Fund are putting voluntary organisations in Northern Ireland at risk. NICVA’s ‘NI Can’t Wait’ campaign is critical in calling for urgent government action and support.

Charities are starting to see real impact from AI but strategy and skills are key. Discover how the sector is adapting in our latest report with NCVO 📊 👉 hubs.ly/Q03Fxf7Y0 NCVO #AIForGood #DigitalStrategy #CharityInnovation