Capacity building

In early 2024, NAVCA partnered with Cadent Gas to deliver the Centres for Warmth Fund – building on the existing network of warm spaces and community hubs across the country. Working through NAVCA members, the programme has invested in trusted local organisations to increase capacity, strengthen resilience, and connect communities with vital advice and resources.

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 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.

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.

As the autumn and winter months set in, we know how important it is for charities and community groups to prepare for unpredictable weather. That’s why Ladbrook Insurance, an independent insurance broker specialising in the VCSE sector, have put together some useful guidance for NAVCA members and their networks on protecting your organisation in the event of bad weather

In our latest blog by Maddy Desforges, CEO at NAVCA, she explains more about our new Allyship Programme, and why allyship is so important for local infrastructure organisations.