Our core task is leadership - we represent third sector leaders and provide them with support, advice and development opportunities. We campaign on leadership: both for greater professional standards in the sector and for community leadership by the third sector.

ACEVO was established in 1987 by a group of charity chief executives that wanted to develop a networking and support group for the sector. We are now a major player in the sector. A key distinguishing feature is that as a membership organisation, our members play a significant role in leading and developing the Association's work.

The vision

ACEVO's vision is to increase the effectiveness of the voluntary sector. It is an organisation that has rapidly developed since its foundation in 1987 and has moved to a central position of professionalism and authority within the third sector. ACEVO members represent a complete cross-section of voluntary sector activity including animal welfare, the environment, children, elderly people, education, disability, medical, international, civil rights and social welfare.

Impact through leadership

With the aim of raising standards within the voluntary sector by enhancing the professionalism and expertise of chief executives, ACEVO provides various formal and informal training opportunities for its members. We have a wide ranging professional development programme that includes intensive learning days, day seminars, conferences and evening workshops on different aspects of management and leadership.

ACEVO provides courses for chief executives at different career stages. The New Chief Executives' course not only covers material essential to chief executives new in the post, but also provides a wonderful opportunity to discuss a wide variety of topics with each other, and with others who have more experience. We also run courses for potential chief executives - investing in the development of the sector through its future chief executives.

Members of ACEVO are committed to helping and supporting each other in order to enhance their leadership skills, management expertise and professionalism. This includes mentoring and shadowing

Office Greening Achievements

ACEVO have been a living wage employer since June 2005 and have been purchasing recycled stationary since 2004.

Living Wage Employer	Fair Trade	Recycling & Closing the Loop	No Toxicity
	Fair Trade Tea & Coffee Aquaid Water Coolers	Recycle White & Mixed Paper Recycle Tin, Plastic (1&2) & Glass Recycle Glass Purchase 100% Recycled Paper Biodegradable Refuse Sacks	Ecological Cleaning Products Organic Tea & Coffee

Click here to visit the ACEVO site and learn more about the organisation.