The upcoming general election will lead to increased scrutiny and a “heightened appetite” for culture wars, the NCVO has warned charities.
As this is likely to take place on social media, it is important that charities agree on how the platforms will be used, the umbrella body said in a report published today.
NCVO’s latest Road Ahead report We are therefore asking charities to consider the potential risks of campaigning and advocacy work in the run-up to a general election.
The magazine says that while election years bring uncertainty, they are also an opportunity for charities to put their causes on the political agenda.
The NCVO says in a report that the cost of living crisis and recession will continue to pressure sector incomes in 2024, while charities will need to navigate other challenges such as artificial intelligence (AI) and social and environmental issues. I’m predicting.
Meanwhile, NCVO and its other member organization ACEVO Free guidance on political campaigns for charity earlier this month.
The sector has a ‘huge role to play’ in the next election
The NCVO writes that charities will play a “huge role” in an election year as they raise “our collective voice on important issues and the realities facing our communities” .
The report warns that the upcoming election could cause delays in decision-making and contract signing, and suggests charities factor this into this year’s plans.
The charity said the sector needed “new partnerships” with national and local authorities, greater cooperation between charities and the ability to adapt to changing technology.
The report recommends that charities work with all political parties in the run-up to the general election.
Labor has continued to lead in opinion polls since Liz Truss became prime minister in October 2022, but if Labor wins the election, the Conservative Party will become the main opposition party and could be key to putting pressure on the new government. NCVO writes that there is a gender.
“No matter who wins on election day, we are working hard to ensure that future governments include the voices of charities and communities in tackling the big issues facing this country, and to ensure that charities have a seat at the decision-making table. We need to work with political parties on the “table”.
tough economic situation
The NCVO predicts that high inflation will continue to be an issue for voluntary organizations as it increases operating costs and reduces the value of current profits.
If interest rates do not fall, office rents may rise, and higher wages could make it harder to hire staff.
At the same time, the cost of living crisis may make public financing difficult.
The report encourages charities to develop plans and strategies to leverage AI, and predicts that the climate crisis will continue to require organizations to adapt their operations.
CEO: “We hope this report will empower charities”
Sarah Vibert, CEO of NCVO, said: “It is no surprise that major changes and challenges are expected to come this year, both for our industry and for society. NCVO stands ready to support our sector and this report provides an overview of our recommendations. This will serve as a guideline.
“In a year full of choices, challenges and opportunities, we believe charities have a huge role to play and we hope the resilience and innovation of the voluntary sector will shine once again in 2024. .
“We all want to make the best possible choices based on the information we have, and that’s what The Road Ahead is all about. Our hope is that this year’s report We hope it will empower charities to make the decisions that will make 2024 the best year possible.”