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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.

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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

Latest Income
£889,697
Latest Expenditure
£814,460

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 91.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 54% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 63% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £31,495
Charitable Activities £845,288
Other Trading £0
Investments £12,914
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £811,936
Raising Funds £2,524
Governance £12,544
Grants to Institutions £125,375
Other Expenditure £0

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£889,697
£814,460£811,936£559,199£49,5749 / 0
2024
£436,827
£720,3530 / 0
2023
£1,514,473
£1,454,694£1,452,476£755,247£267,86310 / 0
2022
£1,355,978
£1,236,966£1,235,373£719,177£267,56310 / 0
2021
£1,540,499
£1,366,665£1,365,547£589,140£353,7198 / 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

Address
THE CIRCLE
33 ROCKINGHAM LANE
SHEFFIELD
S1 4FW
Registration Date
24 January 1991
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1001635
Charity Number
1001635

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Trustees

SANDRA MEADOWS Chair
Asma Aziz
Dr Batul Dungarwalla
Jackie Rosenberg
Also governs 1 other charity
Jessica Sumner
Joyce Christine Blythe
Kishor Patel
Lisa Healings
Lisa Marilyn Goodwin
Sally Rose Page

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
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