Each month, we’ll share a snapshot of what we’ve launched, updated or delivered to support you as a member, from new events and resources to opportunities to shape our work. It’s all part of ensuring your membership provides you with what you need, when you need it. Not yet a member? This is just a taste of what’s on offer – we’d love to welcome you to the network.
Events added to the calendar
Networking in London
In person, for ACEVO members only
Join us in London on 10 December for a relaxed opportunity to network with ACEVO members and some of the ACEVO team. This is your chance to connect with fellow CEOs, share experiences, and build relationships that extend beyond the boundaries of your organisations. Find out more.
Webinar: Reinventing teamwork – the future of remote collaboration for charities
Online, open to non-members
This practical session on 21 January will explore ChatGPT demo agents for smarter communication, and showcase Microsoft 365 productivity tools including Planner, Bookings, and Outlook, to help streamline workflows, coordinate teams, and manage time more effectively. Perfect for charity leaders looking to enhance team collaboration, whether in the office, at home, or on the go. Find out more.
Webinar: The CEO leap – stepping up into the chief exec role
Online, open to non-members
In this candid webinar on 13 November, we’ll hear from a panel of leaders recently appointed to their first chief executive positions. They’ll share how the transition compared to their expectations, the surprises along the way, what they wish they’d known before applying, and their top advice for anyone considering making the leap. Find out more.
ACEVOFest: programme and speaker line-up revealed
Hybrid, open to non-members
If you’ve been waiting to see the programme before booking your ACEVOFest ticket, this is your moment. Our two-day leadership festival, taking place on 24 and 25 March, will feature sessions and speakers that explore the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing civil society leaders. From ethical leadership and governance to decolonising leadership, AI and data ethics, and building trust in an age of misinformation, the programme brings together inspiring speakers, expert panels, and practical insights. Day one takes place at the Hilton Wembley or online, with day two fully online. Go check it out and grab your place.
New resources and services
Member briefing: what you need to know about the Civil Society Covenant
For ACEVO members only
The newly launched Civil Society Covenant marks a major step forward in how government and civil society work together, with principles of trust, mutual respect, and shared purpose at its core. From possible opportunities to shape national and local policy to potential changes in commissioning and further collaboration, this stands as a pivotal moment for charity leaders to help shape how the sector operates in the years ahead. Our briefing sets out what you need to know and how you can use the Covenant to strengthen your work and relationships.
ACEVO will continue to engage at all levels to help shape the implementation of the Covenant and ensure civil society leadership is embedded in its delivery. We’ll keep you updated on developments, consultations and opportunities to shape initiatives.
Blog: Performance management in the workplace
Online resource, available to all
When performance dips, it’s rarely just about one person. It’s about how we lead, support, and create the conditions for people to succeed. We have published a blog that explores how to address underperformance in a way that’s fair, constructive, and rooted in support rather than punishment.
From spotting issues early to having honest conversations, setting clear improvement plans, and knowing when to seek legal advice, it’s a practical guide to protecting both your people and your organisation, while giving everyone the best chance to thrive.
Leader insight series: Ruth Kettle, CEO of Inspire North
Online resource, available to all
This blog is part of the Leader insight series, a collection of honest, peer-led reflections from leaders across our community. From aspiring CEOs to those with decades of experience, these stories explore the pivotal moments, challenges, and lessons that shape leadership in all its complexity. Together, they form a growing library of insight to help us lead with courage, care, and clarity.
Service provider: W1M
Join us in welcoming W1M to our community of trusted service providers. W1M is focused on helping and supporting charities with their investment needs. “We have been looking after charities for over 30 years. We pursue an active, direct and global investment approach. We attach huge importance to investing in what we believe to be the best ideas worldwide, be that in stocks, funds, fixed interest or alternative asset classes. All our decisions are based on rigorous in-house analysis and our research team conducts around 1,000 company meetings a year, both in the UK and overseas. Environmental, social and governance (ESG) principles are embedded throughout our investment process and we actively engage with company management, voting on our largest shareholdings to encourage positive change.”
Other updates
New Linkedin page: Dynamic Duo
You can now follow Dynamic Duo on Linkedin: a page dedicated to supporting one of the most vital relationships in charity leadership: the one between a CEO and their chair.