Our governance
NCVO is a charitable company limited by guarantee, founded in 1919 as the National Council of Social Services, incorporated on 30 May 1924 and registered as a charity on 1 January 1964. It was established under a Memorandum of Association, which defines its objects and powers, and is governed by that and its Articles of Association. In addition, there are detailed Regulations made under the Articles.
Full membership of the Council (NCVO) is open to voluntary organisations that comply with the criteria for membership. In addition there are affiliate categories of membership for public sector and corporate bodies. NCVO's Trustee Board is responsible for managing the business of NCVO as outlined in the Articles of Association. For more information about NCVO's recent work, see our 2010/11 Annual Report and Accounts.
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NCVO's governance structure (PDF 60KB)
President
Lord Hodgson of Astley Abbotts CBE is the President of NCVO. The President acts as an ambassador for NCVO and is elected by the members for a non-renewable term of 5 years.
Lord Hodgson is also the Chairman of The Armed Forces Charities Advisory Company. He holds a number of other Board positions at Marstons PLC, RFIB Holdings, Tenet Group and Nova Capital Management and is the former Chairman and founder of Granville Baird Group Limited.
He was a Conservative Front Bench spokesman on Trade & Industry and Home Affairs 2002-2006 – leading on the Charities Act 2006.
Trustee Board
The 12 Trustees comprise three Honorary Officers (Chair, Vice Chair and Treasurer). The Chair, Treasurer and seven Trustees are directly elected from the membership. Three Trustees are co-opted by the Board to ensure the right mix of skills and experience. One of the Trustees is elected to fill the Vice Chair Honorary Officer position by the Board. Trustees serve for a term of three years, with a maximum of two terms to be served.
The Trustee Board appoints three Committees to support its work.
Find out more about the Trustee Board
Nominations Committee
This Committee facilitates diversity in the governance structure, ensures the right mix of skills and experience, and supervises the democratic process.
HR and Remuneration Committee
This Committee sets the Chief Executive, the Deputy Chief Executive and the Directors' remuneration, and considers HR policy and related matters, including pensions.
Audit and Risk Committee
This Committee provides independent advice and assurance on risk, control and governance matters.
Members' Assembly
This 50 strong Assembly reflects the breadth of NCVO's membership, as a forum to contribute to the development of and advise the Board on sector policy issues. Find out more about the Members' Assembly
Contact
If you have any questions on our governance, please contact Sarah Welsh, NCVO Company Secretary
Listening to your voice
NCVO is committed to providing high quality services. If you are unhappy about the services that we provide to you we want to hear about it. Without your feedback we cannot improve. Complaints Procedure
