An arms length body of DCMS and Royal Charter Body, 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.
Since its inception, NCS has provided over 1,000,000 experiences for young people, and more than 18 million hours of volunteering and social action have been completed. In 2023/24, NCS delivered more than 170,000 experiences, the highest number ever.
NCS supports young people to grow their strengths. Over 80% of young people say that NCS gave them a chance to develop skills that will be useful for the future. Over 70% of young people say that NCS builds their respect for diversity
We are shaping the government’s ambition for young people by generating insights and evidence on what works, and convening cross-sector stakeholders to support great policymaking. Through our offer, we are working with over 300 partners. Whatever their experience, young people will have the opportunity to grow their strengths and realise their potential to become exactly who they want to be — through boosting their confidence, getting involved in social action, being a force for good, and learning new skills to become world and work ready. Social cohesion and putting young people first remain at the heart of everything that NCS does.
The NCS Vision:
A country of connected, confident and caring citizens where everybody feels at home.
Why the National Citizen Service is supporting Boardroom Apprentice
We have supported the Boardroom Apprentice scheme for the past two years and look forward to supporting another apprentice. This opportunity supports the development of future leaders and diversifies the pipeline of board-ready talent. By offering this opportunity, our Board members can share their invaluable experience and insight into the workings of board and committee structures, strategic planning and decision making processes in a public funded body. The apprentice will gain hands-on exposure to Board level governance and participate in the strategic oversight this brings. This experience not only equips the apprentice with the skills and knowledge to serve on a board in the future but also brings fresh perspectives to the boardroom, which can enhance decision-making and innovation. NCS is passionate about breaking barriers and enhancing social cohesion so it is important to us that this is reflected throughout our organisation from the frontline to the boardroom.
Location of Board and Committee Meetings
Board Meetings are held in London four times per year, with sub committees held between 2 and 4 times per year remotely. There are three sub-committees.
Frequency and timing of board/committee meetings
Board and Committee meetings are generally quarterly. Meetings take place during the day between 0930 and 5pm.
Date of Board Meetings (January – December 2025)
Wednesday 2nd April Wednesday 18th and Thursday 19th June Wednesday 17th September Wednesday 3rd December
Committee of the Boards and meeting dates (January – December 2025)
ARC Committee:
Thursday 13th March
Thursday 12th June
Thursday 4th September
Thursday 6th November
Safeguarding:
Thursday 8th May
Thursday 9th October
Poeple & Remuneration Committee:
Wednesday 21st May 2025
Wednesday 26th November 2025
Security checks
DBS check
Payment of travel expenses
Yes
