Our policy work

At NAVCA, we want to see a thriving voluntary and community sector, where every area in England can access high-quality local infrastructure support. That's why a key aspect of what we do is our work to influence system change, often through our policy work. Here's what we do: 

Listen: We listen to our members' experiences and concerns, consulting with them through topic-specific roundtables, surveys, and conversations. We do this so that we can understand the issues facing local infrastructure organisations, and what practical solutions would help to solve these issues. 

Research: We conduct and commission research about our members, so that our work and lobbying is informed by evidence. We share the data and analysis of our research in accessible formats, so that we can demonstrate the impact and value of local infrastructure to a wide audience.

Amplify: We amplify our members’ voices at a national level, to influence policy and funding. We do this by talking to policy- and decision-makers, participating in national forums and discussions, coordinating networks, and working with national and local government. 

Support: We support our members in their policy work by providing sector-specific briefings on national policy developments and proposals. We focus on the issues that are most relevant to our members, and ensure that the information we provide is timely and accessible.

Our members receive briefings directly. You can read a selection of our recent publications below.