About NCVO

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.

NCVO represents the views of the voluntary sector to policy makers and government and consults with the sector to inform our policy positions on issues generic to the sector. We also carry out in-depth research to promote a better understanding of the sector and its activities.

Services offered by NCVO include a freephone HelpDesk, policy briefings, information networks, events and a wide range of publications, including good practice information on everything from trusteeship to employment law, and our own magazine, VS magazine.

NCVO has a growing membership of over 4600 voluntary organisations, ranging from large national charities to small local community groups. Membership benefits include specialist information and advice, discounts on events and publications plus many discounted deals to help reduce the running costs of voluntary organisations.