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In this issue:

Small Charity Week updates
Leadership and other training opportunities
How NCVO supported the Clinks State of the Sector 2025 report
A Million Acts of Hope and Volunteers’ Week
NCVO in the news and connecting across the nations

SMALL CHARITY WEEK UPDATES

257 small charities selected for Small Charity Week match funding campaign

We’re excited to announce that 257 small charities have been selected for this year’s Small Charity Week match funding campaign, delivered in partnership by with Big Give and Global’s Make Some Noise.

Thanks to match funding from multiple funders, including Postcode Lottery players, public donations made during the campaign (22-29 June) will be doubled, helping small charities access vital unrestricted funding.

Find out more

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Join our Small Charity Week Assembly (22 June)

Our Small Charity Week Assembly will bring together frontline organisations and funders to explore what small charities need to thrive through talks, discussion and networking.

The event will take place at NCVO in London, with live streaming available for the presentations and panel discussion.

Book your free place

LEADING ON PURPOSE: APPLICATIONS NOW LIVE

Support emerging charity leaders to build confidence, resilience and strategic leadership skills needed to lead effectively in today’s civil society organisations.

Leading on Purpose is a leadership development programme that combines expert insight, peer learning and practical development to help participants:

strengthen leadership capability
build confidence in decision-making
navigate change and complexity
develop a clearer leadership style
create greater impact within their organisations.

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Join our upcoming cohorts

LAST CHANCE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE ON OUR JUNE TRAINING COURSES

We offer a range of training courses designed to help you do what you do best.

Whether you join us face to face or online, you’ll receive practical training based on our extensive knowledge of the voluntary sector, delivered by expert trainers with hands-on, real-life experience.

Our June courses include:

2 June - Mentoring and coaching
4 June - Good practice in volunteer management
4 June - Strategic planning: tools for decision making
9 June - Recruiting volunteers
9 and 16 June - EDI in charity governance
10 June - Developing a volunteer strategy
17 June - Authentic leadership

Explore our full range of training courses

HOW NCVO SUPPORTED THE CLINKS STATE OF THE SECTOR 2025 REPORT

NCVO’s consultancy team supported Clinks with the development of its State of the Sector 2025 report.

This research explores the challenges facing voluntary organisations working in criminal justice across England and Wales.

The report highlights rising demand, increasingly complex needs and operational pressures, while also sharing examples of good practice.

Find out more about our mentoring and consultancy services and how we support organisations across the sector.

Get in touch today

GET INVOLVED IN NATIONAL CAMPAIGNS

Make hope the headline

During the A Million Acts of Hope Week of Action (13–20 May), communities across the country came together to support refugees and people seeking asylum through more than 1,000 local activities and events. The week highlighted the power of collective kindness, solidarity and community action.

Watch the wrap up video

Volunteers' Week

Volunteers’ Week returns from 1–7 June, celebrating the incredible volunteers who give their time, skills and energy to charities and communities across the UK. The week shines a light on the vital contribution volunteers make every day and recognises the difference they make in communities nationwide.

Get involved

IN THE NEWS

Kate Lee joins No.10 talks on rising antisemitism

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This month, our CEO Kate Lee joined Jewish community representatives and other leaders at Number 10 Downing Street to discuss rising antisemitism in the UK.

Speaking to BBC Radio London Breakfast, Kate highlighted the meeting’s strong sense of action, determination, and the urgent need to work together to tackle the current crisis.

Listen to the full conversation

Connecting across the nations

We recently spent a wonderful day in Wales reconnecting with our sister organisations - WCVA, SCVO, NICVA and The Wheel.

Together, the five organisations continue to share insights, strengthen collaboration and support communities across these islands.

Find out more

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JOIN THE CONVERSATION

Energy market insights for charities: managing risk and collective purchasing (11 June)

Join Utility Aid’s free webinar to gain practical insights into today’s energy market, procurement risks, and the benefits of collective purchasing.

Book your free place

Zero trust secured access for housing and charities (11 June)

Don’t miss Phoenix Software’s free webinar to explore how a Zero Trust approach powered by iboss can strengthen secure access, support hybrid working, and improve cyber resilience.

Book your free place

Putting the Civil Society Covenant into practice (17 June)

Understand the Civil Society Covenant and the Civil Society Council. Share your view on what needs to happen next to build a better relationship between civil society and government.

Book your free place

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