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📢 The Voluntary Sector Manifesto is here! Created by the sector, for the sector, this manifesto is a chance to get your voice heard in the lead up to the general election. Download and use it today: https://lnkd.in/g6bFgnw8 #VoluntarySectorManifesto #GeneralElection #Election2024 #Volunteering #VoluntarySector #Charities ACEVO

📢 You can still book your place on our upcoming courses in June! 🔹Equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) in charity governance: https://lnkd.in/esDgQZca This course has been created by The Social Justice Collective to help you understand, address and embed equality, diversity and inclusion (EDI) into your governance practice. 🔹 Volunteers and the law: https://lnkd.in/eEEt4kVS This course will help you create a positive and inclusive experience for volunteers. 🔹 Recruiting volunteers: https://lnkd.in/enMNgQ5B This course will develop your skills and help you use a marketing approach to recruit volunteers. 🔹 Supporting good governance: https://lnkd.in/epxjUP-E This course will help you implement structures and processes to support trustees, and ensure systems are aligned with your organisation’s purpose and objectives.

📢 Calling charities across the UK Help Remember A Charity explore legacy performance by sharing your experiences. Your input is vital for building a picture of the legacy landscape. Complete the survey now: https://lnkd.in/eHDgSrHU 🕒 Deadline: 31 May 2024

📢 One week to go until we celebrate 40 years of Volunteers’ Week! Don't forget to download all the free Volunteers' Week resources to help you celebrate your volunteers in style: https://lnkd.in/eFc8eV6 #VolunteersWeek

To ensure charities are ready for the upcoming general election on 4 July our Executive Director, Saskia Konynenburg, has shared her 5 top tips for getting prepared. We have plenty of guidance and support on our website, so you can feel more confident about the upcoming weeks, including this page on political campaigning as a charity 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehTWcyw5

📸 Did you know we're now on Instagram? Head on over to our account @NCVO_England and follow us for extra content, community collaboration and behind the scenes fun! https://lnkd.in/ejBNyv_q

After much speculation, the Prime Minister has surprised most Westminster watchers by calling an election for 4 July – charities will now be bringing forward their election plans and thinking about their activity over the next seven weeks. Here, Chris Walker (Policy and public affairs manager at NCVO) shares some key things you can do during this election period, including how to: 🔹Use the election as an opportunity to get your voice heard 🔹Campaign with confidence 🔹Engage after the election Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eUpFM7eU #GeneralElection 

Volunteers make communities stronger – for everyone, everywhere. But there is huge untapped potential. It was promising to see support in parliament recently for solutions to help increase volunteer numbers – including the right to request paid time off to volunteer and a review of the Approved Mileage Allowance Payment.

This month’s governance round-up sees the launch of a consultation on the Charity Governance Code. The consultation is open to charities across the country. Both current users and people new to the Code are invited to provide feedback and help make sure it remains relevant and useful. Read the full round-up for the latest news, resources and dates for your diary: https://lnkd.in/eEdVagDE

🚨 CONSULTATION NOW OPEN 🚨 The Charity Governance Code steering group has launched a public consultation to inform our review and update of the Code. 👉 Whether or not you use the Code, we want to hear from you. Your feedback will shape the next version of the Charity Governance Code, help us to ensure it works for organisations of all sizes, and ultimately support good governance across the sector. ⏰ The consultation is open until 11th August. Find out more and submit your responses here: https://lnkd.in/edTyUqv5 #CharityGovernanceCode #CharityGovernance #Trustees #CharitySector #Governance #BoardofTrustees #GoodGovernance