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NAVCA is the national body for local infrastructure organisations in England. Local infrastructure organisations are often known as Voluntary Action, Community Action or Council for Voluntary Service. These organisations support local third sector organisations by providing them

NAVCA is a registered charity, based in Sheffield, and was previously called the National Association of Councils for Voluntary Service (NACVS).

Membership
NAVCA has approximately 290 full members and 60 affiliates [webdb.navca.org.uk]. These cover almost every local authority area in England and provide advice, support and services to charities in their local area. NAVCA's members are all listed in the NAVCA directory of members and local contacts.

Purpose
NAVCA’s stated purpose is to: promote the local third sector nationally. It does this by providing its members with information, advice, networking and learning opportunities, support and development services and in turn it draws on its members' experience to influence government and contribute to national policy.

History
The Councils for Voluntary Service National Association was a project of NCVO. In 1991 this project became independent and was named the Nattional Association of Councils for Voluntary Service (NACVS). In June 2006 NACVS was renamed the National Association for Voluntary and Community Action (NAVCA).