In the latest of his musings about volunteering, NCVS Volunteering Development Officer Dave Thomas, picks up on the hottest topic of the moment.
In her latest blog, my colleague Helen Oparinde, reports on a speech by David Holdsworth, the Charity Commission’s new CEO. He touched on the continuing downward trend in volunteering but didn’t offer any solutions.
Helen Oparinde, NCVS Group Support Coordinator, takes time out to virtually attend the Charity Commission’s annual public meeting on Tuesday 26 November 2024, and shares with us some key points discussed.
The Charity Commission is the registrar and regulator of charities in England and Wales. Parliament has given them five statutory objectives, which are to:
Our Volunteering Development Officer, Dave Thomas, takes a peek at volunteer contributions and the copyright laws that go with them.
Volunteers often bring creativity and innovation to organisations, but their contributions can also raise important questions about copyright. Understanding and addressing these issues proactively can protect both the organisation and its volunteers while fostering a positive and productive working relationship.
Helen Oparinde, NCVS Group Support Coordinator takes time out to chat with local representatives from The National Lottery Community Fund and shares with us advice on applying for funds in the coming months.
The National Lottery Community Fund (TNL), legally named the Big Lottery Fund, awards money raised by National Lottery players to fund great ideas that help communities to thrive.
The deadline for submissions is Monday 16 December 2024
Nottingham City Council is consulting on future options for its Council Tax Support Scheme affecting working age people.
Helen Oparinde, NCVS Group Support Coordinator was invited to deliver a progress report on the NCVS’s Broxtowe Project at the virtual Broxtowe Employment and Skills Partnership meeting on Thursday 7 November 2024, which was organised by the Planning and Economic Development team at Broxtowe Borough Council.
The purpose of the partnership is to influence and steer the employment and skills element within Broxtowe Borough Council's plans.
This fund closed to applications on Sunday 26 January 2025
Grants of between £1,000 and £2,000 are available for organisations working with people seeking asylum to support and build on their activities as well as develop new ideas for projects that ensure people feel welcome in Nottingham.
The criteria for the small grants programme are:
NCVS Volunteering Development Officer, Dave Thomas, has had a number of conversations about giving volunteers Christmas presents. The issue often arises around Volunteers’ Week as well, so he’s done some digging and makes these observations.
As Christmas approaches, many leaders of volunteers want to thank their teams for their time and dedication. This often leads to questions like, 'Can we give gifts or host a festive meal? Could it have any tax or benefit implications for our volunteers?'
The deadline to complete this survey is Friday 20 December 2024
VolunteerPro’s 2025 Volunteer Management Progress Report is looking for submissions. This international survey has been running for 10 years, and you can see previous reports here. Your input will help them to share the most current trends in volunteer engagement.
This year, they are asking about:
Helen Oparinde, NCVS’s Group Support Coordinator (Broxtowe), and David Saunders, NCVS’s Group Development Officer (Training), have been discussing the withdrawal in September of the Charity Commission’s guidance, How to set a reserves policy for your charity; here, they share their viewpoints with you.