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NCVO National Council for Voluntary Organisations
Definition: "The National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO) works with and for the voluntary sector in England by providing information, advice and support and by representing the views of the sector to government and policy-makers." (NCVO Definition)

External Link : http://www.ncvo-vol.org.uk/

Neighbourhood Management
Definition: Neighbourhood Management has emerged from, the National Strategy for Neighbourhood Renewal as a solution to the problems of deprived neighbourhoods. It is about joining up services at a local level and making them more relevant to users
(See our web guide to Neighbourhood Management for further information).

Neighbourhood Renewal
Definition: Neighbourhood Renewal is a term used to describe how the Government proposes to improve deprived communities by providing decent housing, improving services and facilities, increasing economic prosperity and providing jobs. The Neighbourhood Renewal Unit was set up in 2001 to implement the above proposals.

Neighbourhood Renewal Action Plan
Definition: Launched on 15 January 2001, the Action Plan sets out how the Government`s strategy will work to arrest neighbourhood decline in the poorest 10 per cent of wards in England. It highlights the proposals for change at national, regional, local and neighbourhood levels, and new methods of testing for success.

Neighbourhood Renewal Fund
Definition: Fund available to the 88 poorest local authorities if they have a Local Strategic Partnership (LSP). The intention is that the money be used for whatever purpose by the local authority to improve services for deprived communities. However the local authority must have an agreed plan with the LSP for spending these funds.

Neighbourhood Renewal Unit
Definition: Set up to lead the Governments role on Neighbourhood Renewal. Based in the ODPM, it oversees the development of Local Neighbourhood Renewal Strategies and the running of key new funds for the National Strategy including New Deal for Communities, Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, Neighbourhood Management, Community Chests and Community Empowerment Fund.

External Link : http://www.neighbourhood.gov.uk

Not for Profit
Definition: Although charities can charge for their goods or services, and can make a profit, they must not be set up specifically for commercial or profit making purposes. These are referred to as "Not for Profit" or "Non Profit Making" organisations.