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System change starts with a mindset shift. If we want to build resilient, community-driven health systems, we must prioritise collaboration over control, empowerment over exclusion, and partnership over paternalism.

With 30% of charities identifying a cyber attack in the past year, cybercrime is a real, growing risk for the voluntary and community sector. That’s why it’s more important than ever to understand what cyber insurance covers - and what your organisation can do to prepare. Our trusted partners at Access Insurance have created a helpful guide for NAVCA members, breaking down the essentials of cyber insurance and what to consider when thinking about cover.

We know that going through a quality accreditation process like LIQA is a big decision. It takes time, energy and resources, which can often feel in short supply for local infrastructure organisations. But the benefits are real, and NAVCA is here to support you every step of the way.

We are delighted that the Fusion21 Foundation is providing £50,000 funding to NAVCA to support the development of an impact assessment framework for local infrastructure organisations (LIOs) working across England’s voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) sector.

Volunteering strengthens communities. It connects people, builds trust, and enables action on the things that matter most locally. But for volunteering to truly thrive, it must be open to everyone.

One of our members, Up for Yorkshire, is working in partnership with York St John University to explore how local infrastructure and VCSE organisations can better listen to