Confidence Framework 

Confidence Framework is a free, digital self-assessment tool designed to help VCSE organisations evaluate and improve their governance and organisational effectiveness. It guides groups through key areas such as leadership, financial management, legal compliance, and impact measurement.

By using the framework, VCSE organisations can identify strengths, spot development needs, and access tailored resources to build confidence and capacity. This helps organisations become more resilient, transparent, and better equipped to deliver their missions.

Explore the tool and support materials at The Confidence Framework.

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Locality

Locality is a national membership network supporting community-led organisations and social enterprises across England. They provide training, funding advice, and expert guidance to help VCSE groups grow, deliver services, and strengthen local communities.

Locality offers practical tools on community asset ownership, governance, fundraising, and social impact, alongside opportunities for networking and peer learning. Their work empowers VCSE organisations to take control of local resources and create sustainable, positive change.

Explore more and become a member at Locality.

Locality - Homepage 

NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action)

NAVCA (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) is a national membership body that supports local infrastructure organisations across England. They provide advocacy, training, and resources to help VCSE groups strengthen their services and influence local and national policy.

NAVCA champions the voluntary sector, promotes best practice, and offers tools to help community organisations improve governance, funding, and collaboration.

Find out more about their work and how they support VCSE organisations at NAVCA.

NAVCA | The national membership body for local infrastructure organisations.

NPC

NPC (New Philanthropy Capital) offers practical guidance to help VCSE organisations start measuring and understanding their social impact. Their resources cover the basics of impact measurement, including setting outcomes, collecting data, and using insights to improve services and demonstrate value to funders.

This support is ideal for VCSE groups beginning their impact journey or looking to strengthen their monitoring and evaluation practices. NPC’s clear, accessible tools empower organisations to make informed decisions and communicate their difference effectively.

Learn more at Starting to Measure Your Impact – NPC.

Starting to measure your impact – Social Impact Experts

Pilotlight 

Pilotlight is a national charity that partners with VCSE organisations to provide pro bono business mentoring and strategic support. Through their expert volunteer network, Pilotlight helps charities strengthen leadership, improve governance, and develop sustainable strategies to increase their impact.

By joining Pilotlight, VCSE organisations gain access to tailored advice, workshops, and collaborative projects designed to build organisational capacity and resilience.

Find out how your charity can benefit from Pilotlight’s support at Pilotlight – Join as a Charity.

For Charities

Volunteer Ireland (National)

Volunteer Ireland offers a variety of training programmes designed to support volunteer managers and organisations in developing effective volunteer management skills. Their courses cover recruitment, retention, safeguarding, governance, and volunteer engagement best practices.

These training sessions help VCSE organisations build strong volunteer programmes, improve volunteer experience, and ensure safe, inclusive environments.

Find out more about their training and book sessions at Volunteer Ireland Training.

WeCAN

We Can is a Worcestershire-based VCSE support organisation focused on empowering and enabling voluntary and community groups to thrive. They offer guidance, capacity-building, and development services aimed at strengthening the sector’s impact across the region.

We Can works collaboratively with local partners to provide training, advice, and networking opportunities, helping VCSE organisations improve governance, access funding, and deliver high-quality services that meet community needs.

Learn more about their work and how they can support your organisation at We Can – Who We Are.

Who we are – We CAN – Worcestershire Community Action Network