
Charity Governance Code: Key Updates for 2025
The Charity Governance Code has received a major update following a sector-wide consultation led by its voluntary steering group. Released in November 2025, this refreshed
Announcement: VODA's telephone number is changing on 17 November 2025. From this date, please call 0191 323 2040

The Charity Governance Code has received a major update following a sector-wide consultation led by its voluntary steering group. Released in November 2025, this refreshed

Sector Connector has coordinated a creative festive volunteering project that brought three organisations together in support of NT LIFE, North Tyneside’s Recovery College. Volunteers from
The National Lottery Community Fund has released new guidance to help applicants understand how to use artificial intelligence tools appropriately when preparing funding bids. The
Families facing financial hardship can receive small grants to help purchase essential household items. The grants typically range from £200 to £300 for items such
Charitable organisations and care homes for older people can apply for grants of up to £250 for activities which provide musical entertainment and related activities
The VALOUR Recognised Centres (VRCs) Development Fund, funded by the Office for Veterans’ Affairs within the Ministry of Defence, is now open for applications. The
Grants are available for UK-registered charities seeking to enhance and improve people’s lives through advancing the arts, health and medical welfare, and the environment. The
Rosa’s Voices from the Frontline fund is now in its eighth year and offers grants of up to £10,000 over 18 months. The fund supports
Small charities across the North of England, the Midlands and Wales can now apply for the 2026 Weston Charity Awards, offering a support package designed
Community Foundation North East is working with Northumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Susan Dungworth, on a new £100,000 Commissioner’s Community Fund. The aim is to