NCVO (The National Council for Voluntary Organisations) gives voice and support to voluntary and community organisations and believes passionately in the voluntary and community sector. It believes it is a sector with the power to transform the lives of people and communities for the better.

NCVO is a registered charity (number 225922), a company limited by guarantee, number 198344 England.

The NCVO vision

NCVO’s Vision is of a society in which people are inspired to make a positive difference to their communities.

The NCVO mission Believing that a vibrant voluntary and community sector deserves a strong voice and the best support, NCVO’s Mission is to be that support and voice.

Founded in 1919, NCVO is the largest umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in England with sister councils in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

NCVO’s work

NCVO is a highly effective lobbying organisation and represents the views of its members, and the wider voluntary sector to government, the European Union and other bodies. NCVO is also at the leading edge of research into, and analysis of, the voluntary sector.

NCVO campaigns on generic issues affecting the whole of the voluntary sector such as the role of voluntary organisations in public service delivery and the future of local government.

NCVO has several specialist teams who provide information, advice and support to others working in or with the voluntary sector. NCVO publishes books, reports, toolkits and briefing papers; run conferences, networking events and seminars; and provides a dedicated HelpDesk service. NCVO also manages and facilitates a wide range of forums and networks for staff and volunteers working in specific areas such as policy, planning, ICT, membership, publishing and public service delivery.

For more information, please go to www.ncvo-vol.org.uk

NCVO’s discounted services for members

In order to save money for NCVO members and, in some cases, for the wider voluntary sector, NCVO uses the bulk purchasing power of its 5000+ members to negotiate discounts and preferential packages on a wide range of products and services. For more information please go to www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/discounts.