National Council for Voluntary Organisations

National Council for Voluntary Organisations
AbbreviationNCVO
Formation1919 (1919) (as the National Council of Social Services (NCSS))
TypeCharity and membership organisation
HeadquartersKing's Cross, London
Region served
England
Membership17,000+
Chief Executive
Sarah Elliott
Revenue£7.1 million (2023)
Staff77 (2023)
Websitewww.ncvo.org.uk

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.