NCVO’s review of the 2026 party conferences calls on charities to demonstrate their contribution to youth opportunities, local growth and partnership working. Published on 26 October, the commentary argues that frontline evidence should help shape policy before decisions are finalised.
Key messages for the sector
- Youth opportunities: show what helps young people, including how volunteering can develop skills, relationships and confidence.
- Inclusive growth: explain how community organisations help residents participate and highlight who risks being left behind.
- Early collaboration: seek involvement in policy discussions from the outset, alongside public services, businesses and other partners.
What this means locally
For Wolverhampton organisations, the review offers a prompt to gather practical examples, build relationships with decision-makers and work with other groups around shared priorities.
These are NCVO’s reflections and recommendations, not new government commitments. NCVO notes that conference discussions indicate priorities but do not guarantee future action.