Third Sector Framework by Nova Wakefield District slides

These slides are from a workshop by Helen Betts and Scott Copeland from Nova Wakefield District about the Third Sector Funding Framework. The workshop was titled 'How can we make funding opportunities fair and transparent?'.

charity, funding, money, finances

Empowering Young People in Volunteering slides

These slides are from a workshop by George Fielding, Policy and Public Affairs Officer at Volunteering Matters, on engaging young people in volunteering in a meaningful way.

young people, voluntary, volunteering

Using AI safely and effectively - National Cyber Security Centre

These slides, from NCSC's presentation at the NAVCA Annual Conference 2024, give an overview of the risks and benefits of using AI as a charity.

Developing a local Vision for Volunteering - Birmingham VSC

These slides by Rebecca Isaac (Vision for Volunteering Implementation Manager at Birmingham VSC) were used at the NAVCA Annual Conference 2024 to share learning from developing a local vision for volunteering strategy.

VCSE Healthcare Commissioning - NAVCA Conference 2024

These slides are from a workshop at the NAVCA Annual Conference 2024 on how we can improve collaboration in VCSE healthcare commissioning. The workshop was delivered by Angela Ellis Paine, Lecturer in Voluntary Sector Management at Bayes Business School (City University).

David Knott - Keynote Address

David Knott, CEO of The National Lottery Community Fund, delivered the keynote address at the NAVCA Annual Conference in 2024.

NAVCA Annual Conference 2024 - Workshop Write-Ups

This document contains a summary of the workshops from the NAVCA conference, on topics such as influencing an incoming government, developing a local vision for volunteering, engaging young people in volunteering, AI and more.

healthcare, collaboration, partnerships, health, NHS, leadership, strategy

How can you use AI tools as your communication assistant?

Join AI trainer Caroline Broadway to explore practical ways the voluntary sector can use emerging AI tools, from writing meeting notes to funder reporting. As well as the benefits, this session will cover the ethics, risks and limitations.

How do we engage most effectively with devolved authorities?

How can we make the most of the new powers and responsibilities of elected mayors, whilst continuing to work with existing local authorities and partners? With government committed to further devolution, this workshop will explore existing good practice and potential challenges.

How can we reframe conversations and build confidence in networking?

Does the idea of networking make your stomach sink? Learn some ways to feel confident building relationships in face to face networking situations and practice doing it in this warm, relaxed session led by experienced leadership coach Jennifer McCanna.

How do we include people who have been marginalised from volunteering

Nadia Shiraz from NAVCA member Inclusive North will explore equity and inclusion in volunteering. How do we authentically listen to people who experience exclusion from volunteering, and how can we remove barriers to ensure that everyone who wants to can volunteer?

How can we use AI ethically and effectively to support the voluntary sector?

Join AI trainer Caroline Broadway to explore practical ways the voluntary sector can use emerging AI tools, from writing meeting notes to funder reporting. As well as the benefits, this session will cover the ethics, risks and limitations.

How can we strengthen diverse VCSE-ICB partnerships in the shift to communities?

Join Mark Hubbard, VCSE Lead at NHS Bristol, North Somerset and South Gloucestershire ICB, to learn about evolving health partnerships. Mark will explore how VCSE partnerships are nurtured within the ICB, in the context of the shift from hospital-based care to community-led approaches, and from treatment to prevention.

Learning from research: What is the power of local infrastructure?

In the last couple of years, there has been a resurgence of interest in research on local infrastructure. So, what are we learning? How do the findings inform our own practice and the attitudes and expectations of the wider VCSE sector, partners and stakeholders? Join Dr Rob Macmillan from Sheffield Hallam University to explore this topic.

How can local infrastructure organisations diversify their income streams?

With more local infrastructure organisations looking to broaden their commercial income generation, join Hannah Reid from NAVCA member Community Action Suffolk at this workshop to explore different ideas for services and products.

NAVCA Annual Conference 2025 - Workshop Notes

This document is a summary of the workshops from the NAVCA Annual Conference 2025.