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National Citizen Service Trust framework document

This framework document sets out the framework within which NCS Trust and DCMS operate to deliver the NCS programme to the best effect.

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The National Citizen Service has closed. The National Citizen Service programme concluded on 31 March 2025.

This framework document has been agreed between the Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) and the National Citizen Service (NCS) Trust and has been approved by His Majesty’s Treasury. It sets out NCS Trust’s core responsibilities, describes the governance and accountability framework that applies between DCMS and NCS Trust and sets out how the day-to-day relationship works in practice. The framework document does not convey any legal powers or responsibilities but both parties agree to operate within its terms.

This framework document takes effect on 1 August 2023 and should be reviewed at least every 3 years.

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Published 28 June 2023
Last updated 3 October 2025 show all updates
  1. Updated page to reflect closure of NCS. PDF copy removed as only HTML version needed.

  2. First published.

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