The National Council For Voluntary Organisations
Also known as: The National Council of Social Services, Ncvo
NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering. We connect, represent and support voluntary organisations.
Activities & Mission
NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering. We connect, represent and support voluntary organisations.
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 25% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 520). How is this calculated?
Higher than 22% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £9,484,000 | £8,837,000 | £7,008,000 | £10,155,000 | £3,879,000 | 75 / 1 |
| 2024 | £12,275,000 | £8,063,000 | £6,453,000 | £9,081,000 | £4,652,000 | 77 / 1 |
| 2023 | £7,133,000 | £6,880,000 | £5,832,000 | £6,082,000 | £3,053,000 | 77 / 1 |
| 2022 | £5,351,000 | £6,317,000 | £5,274,000 | £6,737,000 | £6,647,000 | 75 / 1 |
| 2021 | £7,505,000 | £7,421,000 | £6,573,000 | £4,897,000 | £3,757,000 | 88 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The National Council For Voluntary Organisations
What does The National Council For Voluntary Organisations do?
NCVO champions the voluntary sector and volunteering. We connect, represent and support voluntary organisations.
How much income did The National Council For Voluntary Organisations report in 2025?
The National Council For Voluntary Organisations reported total income of £9.48m and reported expenditure of £8.84m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The National Council For Voluntary Organisations?
The National Council For Voluntary Organisations has a program ratio of 73.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 25% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 520 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The National Council For Voluntary Organisations registered as a charity?
The National Council For Voluntary Organisations was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 January 1964 as charity number 225922. It has been registered for 62 years.
Who runs The National Council For Voluntary Organisations?
The National Council For Voluntary Organisations is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Priya Singh. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The National Council For Voluntary Organisations operate?
The National Council For Voluntary Organisations operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The National Council For Voluntary Organisations a registered charity?
Yes — The National Council For Voluntary Organisations is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 225922.
Details
Organisations
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The National Council of Social Services
- Ncvo
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated