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About NCVS

Newcastle Council for Voluntary Service is an independent non-profit making charitable organisation, managed by an elected voluntary committee.  It receives substantial grants from Newcastle City Council and raises a considerable part of its funds from private sources through its own efforts and those of its supporters. 

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The establishment of the NCVS in 1929 and its continued existence reflect the desire of people of goodwill and social concern to contribute to the improvement of the quality of life in the community as a whole.  This is achieved through a broad programme of voluntary social action. 

The NCVS's constituency is its membership and other voluntary organisations and interests in the city whose aims are wholly or partly compatible with its broad aims.  The NCVS is accountable primarily to this constituency.  The staff are responsible for their work, through the Chief Executive, to the Executive Committee which is elected annually.

The office is open 9.00am - 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 9.00am - 4.00pm on Fridays.

Contact details

Staff list

Complaints procedure

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