National Association For Voluntary And Community Action
Also known as: National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service, Nacva, Navca
Exert influence on government policy through the voice of local voluntary and community organisations.Enable Local Infrastructure Organisations to have strong governance and management and to provide inclusive services that enable voluntary and community organisations to meet the needs of the communities they represent.
Activities & Mission
Exert influence on government policy through the voice of local voluntary and community organisations.Enable Local Infrastructure Organisations to have strong governance and management and to provide inclusive services that enable voluntary and community organisations to meet the needs of the communities they represent.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 54% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 63% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 55% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £889,697 | £814,460 | £811,936 | £559,199 | £49,574 | 9 / 0 |
| 2024 | £436,827 | £720,353 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £1,514,473 | £1,454,694 | £1,452,476 | £755,247 | £267,863 | 10 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,355,978 | £1,236,966 | £1,235,373 | £719,177 | £267,563 | 10 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,540,499 | £1,366,665 | £1,365,547 | £589,140 | £353,719 | 8 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about National Association For Voluntary And Community Action
What does National Association For Voluntary And Community Action do?
Exert influence on government policy through the voice of local voluntary and community organisations.Enable Local Infrastructure Organisations to have strong governance and management and to provide inclusive services that enable voluntary and community organisations to meet the needs of the communities they represent.
How much income did National Association For Voluntary And Community Action report in 2025?
National Association For Voluntary And Community Action reported total income of £890k and reported expenditure of £814k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is National Association For Voluntary And Community Action?
National Association For Voluntary And Community Action has a program ratio of 91.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 54% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was National Association For Voluntary And Community Action registered as a charity?
National Association For Voluntary And Community Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 January 1991 as charity number 1001635. It has been registered for 35 years.
Who runs National Association For Voluntary And Community Action?
National Association For Voluntary And Community Action is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is SANDRA MEADOWS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does National Association For Voluntary And Community Action operate?
National Association For Voluntary And Community Action operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is National Association For Voluntary And Community Action a registered charity?
Yes — National Association For Voluntary And Community Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1001635.
Details
33 ROCKINGHAM LANE
SHEFFIELD
S1 4FW
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service
- Nacva
- National Association for Voluntary and Community Action
- Navca
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated