National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO)
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations works with and on behalf of the voluntary and community sector in England, with sister councils in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Regent's Wharf
8 All Saints Street
London
N1 9RL
Tel: 020 7713 6161
Fax: 020 7713 6300
Email: ncvo@ncvo-vol.org.uk
Website: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk
Contact person: Emma Moore
Position: Head of Information & Publishing
Charity Number: 225922
Description:
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is the umbrella body for the voluntary sector in England. We work to support the voluntary sector and to create an environment in which voluntary organisations can flourish.
Vision
NCVO's vision is of a society in which people are inspired to make a positive difference to their communities.
Mission
A vibrant voluntary and community sector deserves a strong voice and the best support. NCVO aims to be that support and voice.
Values
Independence - NCVO values the independence of the voluntary and community sector and supports organisations to take their own decisions and actions. NCVO will be a strong and independent voice for the voluntary and community sector.
Innovation - NCVO believes that the voluntary and community sector is innovative in its approach to achieving its goals and we will strive to be creative and original in all our work.
Collaboration - NCVO believes the voluntary and community sector is strongest when it works together and that its future will be shaped through collaborative working and this will be the key to the way we work.
Inclusiveness - NCVO values the diversity of the voluntary and community sector, and of society, and strives to be inclusive in all aspects of its work.
Passion - NCVO believes voluntary action is built on the passion of individuals and communities to make a positive difference. NCVO will be passionate in its support of the voluntary and community sector.
Type of organisation:
National generic umbrella organisation or infrastructure organisation, providing services to a membership comprising other voluntary organisations.
Services:
Advice and support, Campaigning, Consultancy, Consultations, Development of standards, Dispute resolution, Information, Lobbying, Member directories, Networking, Newsletters, Policy development, Publicity and promotion, Publishing, Regional services, Research, Training.
Full time staff: 105
Paid staff: 123
Volunteers: 5
Organisational members: 5200
Membership criteria:
If your organisation is applying to join NCVO as a full member it must be a self-governing body of people who have joined together voluntarily to take action for the benefit of the community, and established otherwise than for financial gain.
- To be eligible for full membership, your organisation does not have to be a registered charity, but if it is not, the aims, objectives and methods of working of your organisation must be written down in a publicly available document. Your organisation should be open to all members of the community with interests relevant to your publicly stated aims. You should have a stated policy in existence on equal opportunities, or have a commitment to improved practice. We may need to ask you for information about your financial situation and how long you have been operating.
- Your organisation must be based in England. If your organisation operates across the UK, your headquarters must be based in England.
- Consideration will also be given to the length of time that your organisation has been functioning and its financial situation. Your organisation should be properly constituted and its existence should not be time limited for a particular purpose.
- Organisations undertaking and/or affiliated to party political activity are not eligible for membership.
