Founded in 2009 and given Royal Charter Body status in 2018, NCS (National Citizen Service) is the only dedicated public body for youth, and a key component of the Government’s National Youth Guarantee. Through trips away from home, grant-funded programmes that take place in their community, and online experiences, young people can find their strengths and become world-and work-ready.
So far, over 1 million young people have taken part in NCS experiences. Over 80% say that the experiences have given them a chance to develop skills that will be useful for the future, and 70% agreed that NCS builds their respect for diversity.
NCS is managed and supported by NCS Trust, our central team, who are constantly working to make sure we deliver the most impactful experiences we can to as many young people as possible. This is achieved by making sure everything we do, every day, adheres to our vision, mission and values.