Acevo is the professional body for the third sector's chief executives, with over 2000 members. We connect, develop and represent the sector's leaders, with a view to increasing the sector's impact and efficiency. We are a Company Limited by Guarantee (351 4635) with charitable status (1114591).

Our Manifesto

We promote a modern, enterprising third sector, and call on third sector organisations to be:

• Professional and passionate in achieving change and delivering results

• Well led, with a commitment to professional development, training and diversity

• Well-governed and accountable, with robust and fit-for purpose systems to protect independence and enable effective decision-making

• Enterprising and innovative, taking a businesslike approach to funding issues and striving for continuous improvement and sustainable development