This year's GVS Annual General Meeting will be held online on Wednesday 3rd November from 10am – 12 noon. Our confirmed speakers include Jane Hutt MS, Minister for Social Justice and Debra Allcock Tyler, author and Chief Executive of the Directory of Social Change.

This is an update on the arrangements for the Trusted Charity quality standard which has now been transferred to a new provider, The Growth Company.

The Charity Commission has published a blog on 5 key changes to charity law that should ease some of the regulatory pressures on trustees and reduce unnecessary bureaucracy.

The Association of Chairs has published a research report which contains useful insights into the experiences of charity chairs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A new online resource supports boards to recruit trustees in an effective inclusive way. Trustee boards and management committees will find this a useful resource to support better trustee recruitment.

The Charity Commission has updated its COVID-19 guidance for charities, including changes to filing extensions for annual returns, and updates to guidance on charity meetings and insolvency provisions.

Charities registered in England or Wales must send an annual return to the Charity Commission or report their income and spending every year.

This session aims to bring people from the voluntary sector together to discuss how we can maximise our opportunities in the post-Brexit funding landscape.

This free online resource supports boards to recruit trustees in an effective and inclusive way.

The Association of Chairs has published a research report which contains useful insights into the experiences of charity chairs during the COVID-19 pandemic.

14/07/2021 | 10.00 - 11.30 Price: £10.00 Online session

GVS and C3SC are carrying out a Banking Survey to collect some information about the impact of COVID and the move to online banking on their member organisations.

Training on the essentials of being a trustee will take place on the 14th of July.