National Council for Voluntary Organisations

"National Council of Social Services" redirects here. For the Singapore statutory board, see National Council of Social Service.

National Council for Voluntary Organisations
AbbreviationNCVO
Formation1919; 105 years ago (1919) (as the National Council of Social Services (NCSS))
TypeCharity and membership organisation
HeadquartersKing's Cross, London
Region served
England
Membership
17,000+[1]
Chief Executive
Sarah Elliott
Revenue (2023)
£7.1 million[2]
Staff77[2] (in 2023)
Websitewww.ncvo.org.uk Edit this at Wikidata

The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) is the umbrella body for the voluntary and community sector in England. It is a registered charity (no. 225922). It works to support the voluntary and community sector and to create an environment in which an independent civil society can flourish. NCVO has a membership of more than 17,000 voluntary organisations. These range from large national bodies to community groups, volunteer centres, and development agencies working at a local level. In 2023, its income was £7.1 million.

  1. ^ "Who we are". National Council for Voluntary Organisations. Retrieved 6 June 2024.
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