🔥Telegram İfşa

Read the latest insights piece from our Executive Director, Saskia Konynenburg, on the government’s Spending Review 2025 and the implications for charities and the communities they support: ncvo.org.uk/news-and-insig… #SpendingReview2025 #SpendingReview Saskia Konynenburg 🧵2/2

Good will towards small charities must be matched by structural changes so they can not only survive but thrive - Saskia Konynenburg thirdsector.co.uk/saskia-konynen…

📢 We are delighted to announce the appointment of Saskia Konynenburg as Interim Chief Executive, effective from 1 August. Saskia said: “It’s an honour to step into the role of interim CEO at such a pivotal moment for the voluntary sector.” Congratulations Saskia Konynenburg!

Charities are the country's safety net – supporting people and places the state can’t reach. In 2023, they spent nearly £96bn doing just that. But 2 in 5 spent more than they brought in. We can’t keep asking more of charities without protecting the foundations they stand on.

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 MP, surrounded by voluntary and community organisations. Sarah Elliott (Vibert) Saskia Konynenburg Beatrice Stern Rebecca Young

Civil Society and Government have come together today for the Delivering Change Together summit, launching the new covenant to build a new, stronger and fairer relationship. NCVO has played a leading role in its development, engaging with hundreds of voluntary organisations.

“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

Thanks to @DrAlexRhys for sharing what sustainable leadership can look like. In NCVO Road Ahead 2025, we found 85% of small charity leaders say their role has harmed their mental health. 1 in 5 said it was severe. Wellbeing can't be a nice-to-have. charitytimes.com/ct/blog-opinio…

“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

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

I was quoted alongside Charity Retail Association about how the rise in Employer National Insurance is hitting the sector. Without action, many charity shops will struggle to survive, a loss to the causes they fund and the communities that depend on them. express.co.uk/news/uk/210649…

Small charities are lifelines – but many face closure as rising costs, shrinking donations and surging demand take their toll. I told today’s The Mirror that losing them would be especially damaging: they bring deep local knowledge where statutory services don’t reach.

Today at #Lab25, we welcomed to our stand MPs and charity leaders who added their name to our Change Wall, showing their support for the vital role charities and voluntary organisations play in building a fairer, stronger society. #Lab25 #LetsCreateChangeTogether

Last night, and after #Lab25, we joined 89up’s Civil Society Social Club at Labour Party Conference - an evening bringing together non-profits, foundations, senior politicians and journalists to share ideas and connect. It was a great opportunity to network, exchange

“Volunteering always has and always should be just that. Voluntary. We encourage anyone to support their community, grow skills and give back through volunteering. But, we should never mandate it” - Saskia Konynenburg of NCVO civilsociety.co.uk/news/home-secr…

“Volunteering always has and always should be just that. Voluntary. “We encourage anyone to support their community, grow skills and give back through volunteering. But, we should never mandate it.” – Saskia Konynenburg, NCVO Executive Director Saskia Konynenburg

What a team!!!

In no world is this acceptable.