NAVCA is a membership body for local support and
development organisations. Its members exist to
champion and strengthen local charities, voluntary
organisations and community groups. They:
- provide specialist expertise, information and support and
develop the skills local people need to run successful
organisations and groups
- spread good practice, prevent duplication of effort and support
joint working
- help groups fi nd funding and make effective use of
resources
- promote equality and diversity by fostering a wider
understanding of the needs of disadvantaged and under-represented
groups
- make sure policy makers understand the needs of
- local voluntary organisations and community groups
- help public bodies engage effectively with local
- voluntary organisations and community groups
- provide a forum for local voluntary organisations and community
groups
- encourage more people to volunteer and get involved in
voluntary and community
action.