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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

Quality accreditation can help improve trust in your local communities. In our latest blog post, Rich Warrington, Deputy CEO at NAVCA, explores why LIQA is so important.

Local infrastructure organisations (LIOs) don’t operate in isolation. The conditions that shape them are deeply interconnected, creating positive and negative spirals that can determine success or struggle. New research takes a closer look at how these forces shape local infrastructure, for better or worse, and what this means for the sector.

For local infrastructure organisations and other charities, it’s important to have an up to date, accessible and engaging website, to make sure your communities can easily access support and information online. Find out more here.

For local infrastructure organisations (LIOs), stability isn’t just about funding, it’s about the conditions that help them operate effectively. New research commissioned by NAVCA highlights the stabilising and destabilising forces that shape how LIOs support their communities.