National Council for Voluntary Organisations
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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).[2] NCVO 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 14,000 voluntary organisations.[1] These range from large national bodies to community groups, volunteer centres, and development agencies working at a local level.
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Abbreviation | NCVO |
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Formation | 1919; 105 years ago (1919) (as the National Council of Social Services (NCSS)) |
Legal status | charity and membership organisation |
Headquarters | Society Building, 8 All Saints Street, London N1 9RL. |
Location | |
Region served | England |
Membership | 12,000+[1] |
Chief Executive | Sarah Vibert |
Website | www |
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