NAVCA is the national voice of
local third sector infrastructure
in England. We aim to ensure communities are well served by the
local third sector by supporting our members and their work with
over 160,000 local groups and organisations.
NAVCA believes that local voluntary and community action is vital
for healthy and inclusive communities.
We provide our members with networking opportunities, specialist
advice, support, policy information and training. NAVCA is a vital
bridge between local groups and national government.
Our specialist teams take a lead on
the issues that matter most to local third sector infrastructure
organisations. We influence national and local government policy to
promote local voluntary and community action.
Until 14 June 2006, NAVCA was called NACVS (National
Association of Councils for Voluntary Service).