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From buddy to boss: tips for managing former peers
By Catherine Baxter, coach Catherine offers ACEVO members discounted rates for her new leader coaching programme as well as the return to work coaching programme When you’ve been promoted internally, you’ll often be managing people who were once your peers and friends. This…
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Infrastructure needs rethinking, not rescuing, and its leaders need to lead the change
On 1 September, Reach Volunteering announced that it would close after 45 years. Three weeks later, nine funders and donors came together to keep it open until the end of 2028. On 14 October, Directory of Social Change (DSC) announced it was entering insolvency. In the wake of…
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Policy update: October 2026
In a rapidly changing political environment, staying informed about emerging trends, policies and sector developments is more important than ever. ACEVO’s policy updates explore the latest developments affecting the civil society sector, from governance and regulation to…
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Leading like a feminist: Irene Sobowale meets Lee Webster
Drawing on more than two decades of experience across charities of different sizes, Lee reflects on how leadership has become increasingly complex. From funding pressures and rising demand to the interconnected challenges facing communities, she argues that leaders need to look…
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STAIRs is coming: are housing providers ready for new tenant information rights?
Sponsored content from Hope and May For housing providers, transparency is about to become an even more important part of the relationship between landlords and tenants. From 1 October 2026, private registered providers of social housing in England will begin to face new…
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ACEVO launches new £50 membership for leaders of small charities
ACEVO Connect will give leaders of charities with incomes under £100,000 access to peer connection, resources and leadership development ACEVO is launching a new membership category designed to make its community, resources and development opportunities more accessible to…
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ACEVO recommends: September 2026
ACEVO recommends curates noteworthy resources, content, and events pertinent to sector leaders. Supported by Ansvar Proud Changemakers survey for civil society report Proud Changemakers carried out a survey to understand how LGBTQIA+ people and organisations in civil society are…
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No past to fall back on: Jane Ide meets Irene Sobowale
Welcome to The Leader to Leader Podcast (season 2, episode 1) In this opening episode of the second series, Jane Ide, chief executive of ACEVO, sits down with Irene Sobowale, former chief executive of Brainkind, for a conversation about what leadership looks like when you have…
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Policy update: September 2026
In a rapidly changing political environment, staying informed about emerging trends, policies and sector developments is more important than ever. ACEVO’s policy updates explore the latest developments affecting the civil society sector, from governance and regulation to…
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AI is transforming the workplace: is your data protection keeping pace?
Sponsored content from Hope & May Artificial intelligence is now part of everyday work. AI tools help organisations work faster and more efficiently than ever. For many charities and businesses, the productivity gains are undeniable. However, while AI is evolving at remarkable…
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Vicky Foxcroft appointed as charities minister
Charities and voluntary organisations are essential partners for government in creating stronger communities, tackling inequality and improving lives. At a time of significant challenge and opportunity for the sector to demonstrate its value as a key strategic partner, we hope…
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ACEVO announces new flagship leadership event for civil society leaders
New two-day event in Birmingham will offer a redesigned, in-person leadership experience ACEVO is launching a new flagship event for civil society leaders, taking place in Birmingham on 2 and 3 February 2027. Leadership Exchange will bring charity chief executives and senior…
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Partnerships as strategy: what it takes to leave no one behind
Michael Gidney, CEO of In Kind Direct, reflects on what his career in international development has taught him about tackling poverty, the scale of hygiene poverty in the UK, and why meaningful partnerships are essential to creating lasting change. I’ve spent my career fighting…
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The charity leader’s guide to 360 feedback
By Atkinson HR As a charity leader, you’re rarely short of opinions. What you’re much more likely to be short of is feedback. Structured, honest, useful feedback about you. Your leadership, your blind spots, the things people notice but will very rarely say to your face. That’s…