Policy & Research Policy The Civil Society Covenant Creative Lives' response to the Civil Society Covenant consultation The Department for Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) in the UK Government is working with the National Council for Voluntary Organisations (NCVO), the Association of Chief Executives of Voluntary Organisations (ACEVO) and a range of umbrella and representative bodies, to share ideas about their vision for a new relationship with Government. The Civil Society Covenant is a new agreement to improve and reset the relationship between civil society and government. Read or download our response below. December 2024 Manage Cookie Preferences