Our members are part of a network of local infrastructure organisations, working across England to provide a range of support and services within their communities.

When we work together, we can advocate more effectively for our local communities and the voluntary sector.

Being a NAVCA member also means being able to access different types of support and opportunities through NAVCA.

NAVCA Annual Conference

NAVCA members can access:

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Our online member hub, with useful tools and resources available to download;

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Networking opportunities with peers, through our website discussion forum, regular events, or support networks, such as our group for new CEOs;

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Representation at a national level by NAVCA, through our participation on boards and in projects such as the VCS Emergencies Partnership or the Vision for Volunteering;

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Regular online NAVCA events, including practical workshops and themed networks to share learning with other members;

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Our Annual Conference, which brings members together in-person to hear from different speakers and explore key topics together;

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Access to funding opportunities when available;

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Free job listings on our website (saving you over £100 per job listing);

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Our fortnightly newsletter, with key information from us and the voluntary and community sector;

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The LIQA (Local Infrastructure Quality Accreditation) - a new way to assess, develop and reflect on the infrastructure services you provide;

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And more! All our members contribute something unique to the network, strengthening the case for local infrastructure and helping each other to learn, develop, and improve lives in their communities.

Member Feedback

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''The conference really gave me a deep dive into the complexities of the work, and how vast the network is. I am looking forward to working with other people, and applying learnings from all the workshops into my role.''

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''We all appreciate the new vision and energy that you bring, as well as the access to vital resources that we are struggling to get elsewhere.''

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''The role NAVCA plays is a pivotal one, to ensure we have the best local infrastructure support available – a challenge during these recent times.''

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