About us

Contact Us

Email Oliver Henman or Neena Bhati in the European and International Unit, for more information about our work.

Our partners

NCVO is an active member of a wide number of international networks and organisations, these include:

ENNA

NCVO is a founder member of the European Network of National Civil Society Associations (ENNA). This network brings together the major national cross-sectoral umbrella bodies in member states across Europe. It acts as a horizontal exchange platform to strengthen the operation of national bodies in their key roles in empowering and supporting thousands of local and national public benefit / non-profit civil society organizations across Europe. ENNA is a growing network and has 21 members in 18 countries across Europe, with its office based in Brussels.

Read Stuart Etherington's speech about ENNA (PDF 37.7 KB)

Find out more on the website www.enna-europe.org

EESC

Our Chief Executive, Sir Stuart Etherington is a member of the European Economic & Social Committee, he represents civil society on Group III (Various Interests). This Committee is a central part of the EU institutions and regularly provides expert opinions to the European Commission as part of the legislative process. We work closely with members and partners to shape the direction of the EESC work programme and are always keen to receive suggestions on new areas to be promoted.

Find out more on the website www.eesc.europa.eu

CEDAG

NCVO is a key member of the European Council for Non Profit Organisations (CEDAG). This well established organisation exists to defend and promote the interests of the diverse and multifaceted civil society sector in decision making at the European level. It has particular expertise in social service reform and civil dialogue in Brussels. CEDAG responds to the changing needs of civil society, and is therefore not bounded by political borders. It welcomes and supports a diverse range of members from across the European continent.

Find out more on the website www.cedag-eu.org

CIVICUS

At the global level NCVO is an active member of CIVICUS: World Alliance for Citizen Participation. This is an international body which constitutes an influential network of organisations at the local, national, regional and international levels, and spans the spectrum of civil society. NCVO plays an active role in the Affinity Group for National Associations which provides a space for exchange of skills and expertise between national partners. Recent work has included support to Zimbabwe’s National Association of NGOs.

Find out more on the website www.civicus.org

Joint projects we are involved in

Participation for Change

NCVO to lead on Europe-wide mentoring programme

Participation for Change is a joint project from NCVO, OFOP (Poland), BBE (Germany), NENO (Estonia) and CNVOS (Slovenia), which has been successful in securing funding as part of the European Network of National Associations (ENNA).

The 'Participation for Change' project will carry out co-mentoring for civil society members and partners in key countries across Europe. Events are now being planned in Berlin, Talinn and Brussels.

This e-mentoring initiative will provide a forum for civil society organisations (CSOs) to exchange a wide range of ideas as well as closer collaboration on issues facing European communities and their citizens.

Stuart Etherington, CEO, NCVO said: "We are delighted we have secured this funding to continue the work of ENNA. 'Participation for Change' will give CSOs the opportunity to share experiences and learn from each other. It will also give MEP’s the chance to learn about the challenges faced by these organisations."