Aims and objectives

Our mission is to advance the well-being of all children and young people across every aspect of their lives. All our work sits within a set of aims, organisational principles and operational objectives, which are designed to guide us in working towards our long-term aspirations for children and young people.


  • We aim to:
  • reduce inequalities in childhood
  • ensure children and young people have a strong voice in all matters that affect their lives
  • promote positive images of children and young people
  • enhance the health and well-being of all children and young people
  • encourage positive and supportive family, and other environments

  • Our organisational principles:
  • we involve children and young people in all aspects of our work
  • we are a listening and learning organisation
  • we work from an evidence-informed perspective
  • we work collaboratively and across multidisciplinary partnerships
  • we work within good governance

  • Operational objectives:
  • to indentify and develop new work areas in response to the needs and views of children and young people
  • to influence and inform policy, policy practice and service developments
  • to undertake high quality research
  • to disseminate accessible information to all
  • to further develop partnership working
  • to ensure efficient and effective operation of NCB
  • to strengthen NCB’s financial situation and diversify our funding base

Practical Support

Practical support for voluntary and community organisations, charities and social enterprises

- Free training/events
- Policy briefings
- Shared Services
- Consultations
- E-bulletin

Find out more about NCB's Voluntary Sector Support Programme

Projects

Influencing policy makers and professionals to improve the lives of children and young people

Find out more

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