Last week, the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (About us | NCVO) published their annual report that helps charities prepare strategically for the year ahead. This year’s report covers the challenges and opportunities provided by the upcoming general election, plus guidance on surviving tough economic times and navigating shifting social and technological tides.
“This year is certain to have more than its fair share of political, economic, and social change. But we’ve also entered a year of choices, challenges, and opportunities.
Our latest Road Ahead report analyses major trends and issues for 2024 to help chart a path through the year.
As well as helping you and your organisation to make decisions, this analysis also demonstrates how we at NCVO deliver – and adapt – the support and guidance we offer to our members and the wider voluntary sector.
It will come as no surprise that we’re predicting another year of considerable change for both our sector and our society.
We believe our sector will play a big role in this transformational year, particularly by raising our collective voice about the issues that matter and the realities facing our communities. This can be seen in the work we are doing with our partners at ACEVO to develop a voluntary sector manifesto which will be presented to all political parties.
We expect the resilience and innovation of the voluntary sector to shine through once again in 2024. But we also need to see a renewed partnership with government to tackle the issues facing our society. This requires greater collaboration in the voluntary sector to navigate the challenges ahead and create the most impact for the people and communities we support”.