 There’s plenty to catch up on in this month’s edition, including important updates on cyber security and upcoming changes to regulated activity with children. You’ll also find new opportunities for your organisation, useful resources and ways to get involved with the wider voluntary sector. Read on to find out more. Updates your organisation should know about Changes to regulated activity with children from September 2026 From 1 September 2026, the law on regulated activity with children is changing. The current supervision exemption will be removed, meaning some roles involving staff and volunteers may become regulated activity where they weren’t before. If your organisation works with children, it’s important to understand how the changes could affect roles within your organisation and the level of DBS checks required. Find out what the changes mean for your organisation Beacon cyber security incident: guidance for affected charities The Charity Commission has published guidance following a cyber security incident involving Beacon CRM in late July, which is used by charities to manage supporter and other data. Beacon has also published its own Security Incident Response Guide. If your organisation uses Beacon, the Commission recommends assessing the potential impact, considering whether you need to report a serious incident or notify the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO), and communicating clearly with anyone whose data may be affected. Read the Charity Commission guidance CAF Bank online banking: latest service update CAF Bank experienced disruption to its online banking service in late July following security concerns. While access has now been restored, CAF Bank says there may still be periods when the service is unavailable as it continues to monitor activity. If your organisation banks with CAF Bank, you can check its service updates and guidance, including information about payments and accessing support. Check the latest CAF Bank service update Are you attending any party conferences this year? With party conference season just around the corner, we’d love to hear from charities planning to attend. NCVO will be at all five main party conferences, speaking up for civil society and making sure the voices and experiences of charities are heard. If you’re attending too, we’d love to connect and hear what matters to you, the issues you’re raising and what you’re hoping to get from conference season. Get in touch with our policy and public affairs team at [email protected]. The Phoenix Threat Report 2026: understand the cyber threats facing your organisation Our Trusted Supplier, Phoenix Software, has just published their Threat Report 2026, covering this year's shift in exploit activity, how ransomware groups are operating, and why identity compromise is now the leading way attackers get in. It's a useful read for any organisation looking to understand the current threat landscape. Read the full report Opportunities for your charity Partner promotion: Discover funded partnership opportunities with Capita Are you a charity, SME or community organisation than can help people overcome barriers to employment? Capita is looking to connect with organisations specialising in:
As Capita prepares to support government with future employment programmes across the UK, they want to build a diverse partner network bringing together expertise, local knowledge and community connections. If you're interested in exploring funded partnership opportunities, Capita would like to hear from you. Submit an expression on interest Grow your impact with our training on partnership working Working in partnership can help charities share expertise, reach new audiences and achieve more together – but successful partnerships need clear goals, the right approach and a strong understanding of responsibilities. Our interactive training course will give you practical guidance on developing effective and sustainable partnerships. You’ll learn how to:
Get involved in national campaigns Save the date for Volunteers' Week: 7-13 June 2027 We're excited to announce that Volunteers’ Week 2027 will run from Monday 7 June to Sunday 13 June 2027. Mark your calendars and start planning how you'll celebrate the volunteers who make such a difference in communities across the UK. Find out more Download the Trustees' Week partner toolkit
Trustees’ Week 2026 will take place from Monday 9 November to Friday 13 November. Start planning how you'll celebrate trustees and their vital contribution to charities across the UK, with ready-to-use resources available in the partner toolkit. Download now Comments are closed.
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