Reasons to join NCVO

Why do people value NCVO membership? Because of the information, advice and support, voice and representation they receive. Members also value the networking, leaning and connecting opportunities and the discounts. 

• Information 
• Advice and support 
• Voice and representation 
• Networking, learning and connecting 
• Discounts

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Information

Rated as the top reason for joining NCVO because of its quality and timeliness.

'The national viewpoint we get from NCVO is unique. We’re connected to lots of local networks, but NCVO gives us a much broader perspective. The key issue is being informed. If you’re well informed, it’s always of benefit.'
Becca Riley, Rainbows Children’s Hospice (Member since 2004)

• Free regular email bulletins to keep everyone in your organisation up to date with news and developments from across the sector.

'I always read the information you provide in order to see how we can operate more effectively. So thank you very much for your efforts.'
Ken Holgate - SWAP (Member since 2010)

• Free copy of UK Civil Society Almanac giving an essential overview of the size and scope of the sector, full of information and statistics that you can use in writing funding bids (printed copy if your income is over £100k, online copy available for smaller organisations).

'This information and data will be most useful when constructing bids for funding as they show the scope of the work being carried out by the voluntary sector.'
Brian Shaw - Emmanuel House (Member since 2003)

• Free online members magazine, Engage, bringing all the latest views and analysis from the sector. Updated every week, Engage brings you hundreds of articles and posts by journalists, policy makers, funders and other members, letting you join the conversations that are important to you.
• Free copy of Directory of Approved Consultants that makes the often difficult and time consuming task of selecting the right person with the right experience easier by giving a broad selection of consultants that have gone through our approval process (printed copy if your income is over £100k, online copy available for smaller organisations).
• 30% discount on all NCVO books with over 100 titles on topics like funding, campaigning, policy, planning and more including our best selling Good Guides.
• Exclusive access to our Charity Forecast Survey - the results of which give a snapshot of the sector leaders opinions and is a great tool to assist with your strategic planning.

Advice and support

• Free HR support service exclusively for our members - This is a new NCVO member benefit that provides free bespoke HR advice over the telephone. All NCVO member organisations can get 30 minutes of free advice per month on any area of HR, available Monday to Thursday from 10am to 4pm.
• Exclusive member online live chat, email and telephone helpdesk giving you information and helpful signposting.

'I have phoned the Helpdesk a number of times and have always been provided with a good service. I am particularly pleased with the members LawWorks service. My query was dealt with promptly and effectively and the advice was incredibly usefu.'
Janice Leeming - Age UK East Sussex (Member since 2008)

• 'Legal Quick Query' service allows organisations to send a legal question to a bank of dedicated lawyers on areas like Employment Law, Data Protection Law and Company or Intellectual Property Law.
• Free or 50% discount on VAT Helpline provided by Champney Saffrey's to help you make sense of the complex charity VAT regulations. (Free if your income is less than £100k).
• 20% Discounted Consultancy from NCVO's team of advisers specialising in management teams and trustees to create clearer direction, a stronger evidence base, batter decision making and real, lasting change.

Voice and representation

The more members we have the stronger our voice, helping us to advocate and lobby government for the common and diverse interests of Civil Society. We push the issues that affect the sector like future funding needs, law and regulation, localism, gift aid, social investemnt and the Compact. Membership gives you the opportunity to:

• Feed your views in through our regular consultations and questionnaires.
• Vote for you NCVO Members Assembly representative who will take your views and use them to advise our trustee board on policy matters and wider issues affecting our members.
• Vote for NCVO's trustee board members.
• Attend the NCVO AGM once a year to propose and vote on motions to share your local, regional and national perspective.

Networking, learning and connecting

• Conferences - 30% discount on NCVO regional and national conferences.
• Training - 30% discount on NCVO's training courses including the popular NCVO Certificate in Campaigning.

'Thank you NCVO for once again ‘hitting the button’. I came away inspired and refreshed – ready to lead the team in difficult times.'
Pippa Mackie, Kingston Citizens Advice Bureau Service (Member since 2003)

• Parliamentary Receptions - Free places allocated on a first come first served basis.
• 30% discount to Know How Not for Profit StudyPass - the subscription service providing unlimted access to all the online training courses in KnowHow NonProfits video training library the Study Zone.

Discounts

• With the bulk buying power of our members we have driven down prices by negotiaiting discounts with our preferred suppliers bringing you products and services that you need to run your organisation, like 90% off Microsoft Software, reduced insurance, telecoms and more...

'What a great way to save valuable time and money by using NCVO suppliers. You get good prices with reputable suppliers without searching the market or talking to cold callers.'
John Naylor, Saltbox Christian Centre (Member since 2007)

• 20% discount on hiring NCVO's conference rooms in Central Londoon where you can hold your events, conferences and board meetings with savings of up to £349 per booking.
• Discounted advertising on our website and in our newsletters helping to raise the profile of your organisation.

Join NCVO and get the advice, support and training your organisation needs to become effective and sustainable.