NCVO

Regents Wharf
8 All Saints Street
London
N1 9RL

Tel (Helpline): 0800 2 798 798
Tel (Office): 020 7713 6161
Web: www.ncvo-vol.org.uk

NCVO (the National Council for Voluntary Organisations) is a registered charity which gives voice and support to civil society. NCVO are the largest umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in England with sister councils in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland.

Their vision is of a society in which people are inspired to make a positive difference to their communities. A vibrant voluntary and community sector deserves a strong voice and the best support. Their mission is to be that support and voice.

NCVO is a highly effective lobbying organisation and represents the views of its members, and the wider voluntary sector to government, the European Union and other bodies. They are also at the leading edge of research into, and analysis of, the voluntary sector.

They campaign on generic issues affecting the whole of the voluntary sector such as the role of the voluntary organisations in public service delivery and the future of local government.

NCVO has several specialist teams who provide information, advice and support to others working in or with the voluntary sector:

• They produce reports, toolkits, briefing papers and books.
• They run networking events, seminars and conferences.
• They manage and facilitate a wide range of forums and networks for staff and volunteers working in specific areas such as policy, planning, ICT, membership, publishing and public service delivery.
• A free HelpDesk service is available by telephone, email or through a new ‘web chat’ facility.