About NCVO

NCVO (The National Council for Voluntary Organisations) is a registered charity (number 225922), a company limited by guarantee, number 198344 England, which gives voice and support to civil society.

NCVO believes passionately in the voluntary and community sector.  This is a sector with the power to transform the lives of people and communities for the better.

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.

Joining NCVO

NCVO has over 6,000 members.  With over 280,000 staff and over 13 million volunteers working for our members, we represent and support almost half the voluntary sector workforce.

Our goal is to support members by creating an environment in which voluntary organisations can flourish and develop.

Members are entitled to a wide range of benefits such as discounts on NCVO events and publications, monthly updates and specialist information and access to a members only area of the website. 

To find out more about member benefits and how to join, go to www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/membership.  To find out more about NCVO, visit the NCVO website at www.ncvo-vol.org.uk.