Tag: ACEVO

UK’s first charity ESG survey: sector keen to engage, prioritizes social and governance over environmental issues

Stuart Mitchell

Analysis of Eastside People’s first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) survey (supported by partner ACEVO) has found that most organisations (67%) do not yet have a ESG strategy, and very few have a holistic, fully integrated strategy (3%). Almost half (42%) of participating organisations are ‘considering developing’ an ESG strategy, indicating that they are engaged with ESG as a concept, but have not yet defined what it means for their organisation. The most significant gap between importance and progress ratings across the whole survey was in the area of Equality,…

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UK’s first charity ESG survey: sector keen to engage, prioritizes social and governance over environmental issues

Stuart Mitchell

Analysis of Eastside People’s first Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) survey (supported by partner ACEVO) has found that most organisations (67%) do not yet have a ESG strategy, and very few have a holistic, fully integrated strategy (3%). Almost half (42%) of participating organisations are ‘considering developing’ an ESG strategy, indicating that they are engaged with ESG as a concept, but have not yet defined what it means for their organisation. The most significant gap between importance and progress ratings across the whole survey was in the area of Equality,…

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ACEVO’s Pay & Equalities 2024 survey highlights little meaningful change

Stuart Mitchell

The ACEVO Pay and Equalities 2024 survey has once again highlighted that little meaningful change has been made on some of the key issues which continue to affect our sector’s leadership. This includes a highest hitting gender pay gap, a lack of investment in learning and development opportunities, and a lack of diversity across leadership and boards. The gender pay gap has risen from 8.3% last year to 14.4% this year, reaching its highest since the 2014 survey. Women continue to be overrepresented in the leadership of smaller charitieswhilst male…

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ACEVO announces ACEVOFest 2025 programme

Stuart Mitchell

ACEVO, the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations, has today released the programme for ACEVOFest 2025, its two-day festival dedicated to advancing leadership within the civil society sector. The event will take place on Tuesday 4 and Wednesday 5 March 2025 offering a blend of in-person and virtual experiences designed to inspire and connect leaders across the sector. On day one attendees can choose to participate either in-person at the Hilton Wembley, Lakeside Way, Wembley Park, London, HA9 0BU, or online. Day two will be held exclusively online. Speaker…

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ACEVO launches its first-ever Climate Week, taking place 9-13 September 2024

Stuart Mitchell

The Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) is excited to announce its inaugural Climate Week, taking place from 9-13 September 2024. This event aims to galvanize civil society leaders around the pressing issues of climate change and environmental sustainability. Throughout the week, ACEVO will host a series of online events, publish content, and encourage civil society leaders to share their challenges and experiences with integrating climate action into their work. Highlights include a digital meeting open to anyone, not just ACEVO members, asking the question ‘can civil society…

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