Consultancy services for ACEVO Members

ACEVO (the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations) aims to inspire and support civil society leaders through connection, skills and influence. Its members include the leaders of small, community based groups, ambitious medium-sized organisations, and well known, well-loved national and international not-for-profits.

Our partnership with ACEVO is based on a shared vision to inspire civil society leaders to make the biggest possible difference. We complement and extend ACEVO’s existing range of benefits in areas including Business Support, Consultancy, Recruitment, Digital, Employee Benefits, Data Protection, Investment, Fundraising and Mentoring.

Consultancy Offers for ACEVO Members

1. Coaching and career advice from ACEVO and Eastside People

We’re working with ACEVO to offer a service for charity leaders who haven’t navigated the job market for a while or want to transition to the charity sector in a CEO role. With expert guidance in key areas, this service will help you position yourself for new opportunities.

Included in our service:

• • General career advice: Receive tailored guidance to refine your CV and prepare for interviews or applications, ensuring you present yourself at your best.
  • Coaching: Get coaching to reconnect with your strengths, build resilience, and prepare for leadership.

 Special Pricing for ACEVO Members:
For an exclusive rate of £450, you’ll receive a four-hour support package, including:

• • Two sessions of expert coaching
  • Two sessions of comprehensive career advice.

This combination of support is incredibly beneficial for a well-rounded approach to career development. However, if you prefer to focus solely on coaching or career advice, Eastside People can tailor the offer to suit your needs. A minimum of two coaching sessions or two career advice sessions is required.”

2.  A free 30 minute, telephone business advice session on a topic of their choice for all ACEVO members

To find out more about either of these services for ACEVO members, or to book your session, please get in touch via the contact information listed at the bottom of this page.

Lead Partner: ACEVO Pay and Equalities Survey

We are delighted to be the lead partner for the 2025 ACEVO Pay and Equalities Survey which was published on 10th November 2025.

The ACEVO Pay and Equalities 2025 survey has once again highlighted that key inequalities in charity leadership remain largely unchanged. Despite job satisfaction and commitment amongst our sector’s leaders, this year’s findings reveal persistent inequalities in pay equity and career development, as well as challenges in diversity and wellbeing across the sector.

The survey, which gathered responses from 703 charity CEOs, found that median CEO salaries have declined slightly to £59,850, reflecting a larger proportion of small charities in the sample. Whilst 76% of CEOs received a salary increase in their current role, up from 68% last year, the gender pay gap remains in double figures at 10.6%, with male CEOs earning a median of £64,067 and female CEOs £57,250.

Flexible working remains the most common benefit, reported by 71% of charity leaders, but access to mental health support (38%) and wellness programmes (25%) has dropped, highlighting gaps in support for leaders’ wellbeing.

“Eastside People’s support has been invaluable to ACEVO members, and I can’t emphasise enough how great they’ve been. They specialise in helping charities and non-profits solve their unique challenges. Their key strength is giving tailored advice and guidance to our members. They take the time to understand each organisations specific needs and goals, then offer solutions tailored to them.”

Pete Johnson, Head of Business Development, ACEVO.

Sign up for the launch webinar on Monday 24th November 2025.

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