NAVCA (The National Association for Voluntary and Community Action)

NAVCA (The National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) is the national voice of local voluntary and community sector infrastructure in England. Its 360 members work with 140,000 local community groups and voluntary organisations which provide services, regenerate neighbourhoods, increase volunteering and tackle discrimination, in partnership with local public bodies.

NAVCA's purpose is to promote local voluntary and community action nationally. It does this by providing its members with information, advice, networking and learning opportunities, support and development services. In turn, it draw on its members' experience to influence government and contribute to national policy. They also work closely with other national bodies to ensure a collaborative approach to policy development.

NAVCA's work is guided by the values of equality of opportunity, participation, co-operation and democratic involvement. In supporting the voluntary and community sector they help to combat poverty, disadvantage and discrimination, and improve the quality of life for communities, groups and individuals.

Until 14 June 2006, NAVCA was called NACVS (The National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service).