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Join the National Council for Voluntary Organisations
"NCVO is a one-stop
shop where I can go
to ask any question.
It's the first place
I'd go to with a
query, so it does
make things easier"
Matthew Pegg,
Director Mantle
Community Arts
NCVO Members
since 2004
Why join NCVO?
To become part of a powerful community
How to join NCVO
Easy steps: online or by post
Member's benefits
Advice, discounts and more
Meet our members
Over 7,000 organisations in the sector
Other types of membership
Corporate, Public sector, University and International organisations
NCVO gives voice and support to civil society
Kent Children's Fund
Network (KCFN)
7000th NCVO Member
Joined June 2009
The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is a charity that gives voice and support to over 280,000 staff in voluntary and community organisations.
With 7,000 organisations in membership, we are the largest umbrella body in the voluntary sector.
Our members enjoy the feeling of community that comes from being part of a group of organisations with similar values.
Our members share many of the same issues and challenges.
10 good reasons to be a member
Achievements. With the support of our members, we have been able:
- to represent the views of our members, and the wider voluntary sector to government, the European Union and other bodies
- to campaign on generic issues affecting the whole of the voluntary sector
- to be at the forefront of research into, and analysis of, the voluntary sector
2009 - NCVO started in 1919 as the National Council of Social Services thanks to a £1,000 legacy from Edward Vivian Birchall. NCVO is celebrating 90 years
Member's benefits
As a member of NCVO you receive the following benefits:
Specialist information
Members can also select what specialist information and advice they want to receive for example on policy, sustainable funding, leadership or workforce issues. What's in the members only area.
News of the sector
Membership will keep you updated on what's happening in the voluntary sector through monthly email briefings. Read our recession resources.
Engage magazine
Get the biggest stories from the voluntary and community sector in Engage, NCVO bi-monthly magazine.
Discounts for members
You will get discounts on our publicaitons and events. You will also get discounts on HR, IT, office, marketing, fundraising and environmental solutions. Members save money on a wide range of products and services essential for the day-to-day running of their organisation. Do not miss your special member's discounts.
How to join NCVO
Bangladesh Youth
and Cultural Shomiti:
NCVO Member
since 2005
Becoming a member is quick and easy and there is a dedicated membership team to help you join and get the most out of your NCVO membership.
1. Read our membership criteria.
2. Choose your type of membership
Types of membership
Our membership packages are tailored to the size of your organisation, so the smaller your organisation, the less you pay.
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Voluntary and community organisations membership
We offer a FREE electronic package for organisation’s whose income is less than £10k. It's called Community membership. - Corporate membership
- University membership
Join online
Four easy steps to join with the online form.
Join by post
Download and print off a joining form.
Details to join by post.
Got a question about membership?
Our frequently asked questions page contains answers to the most common questions we receive. Tell us what you think. If you have any comments or questions about membership, please contact the membership team or call direct on 020 7520 2414.
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Funding Central
NCVO is 90
