About us
Services offered by OCVO
As the main regulatory body of the sector, OCVO encourages and enforces the governance of the voluntary organisations and their activities to strengthen and protect the function of voluntarism directed towards the achievement of the ultimate greater and common good.
Our remit ranges from regulating the sector to the provision of services, support and assistance to the sector throughout each voluntary organisation’s lifetime with the main aim of ensuring the ultimate social purpose of the voluntary organisation is being fulfilled whilst in full compliance with our law.
WHO WE ARE
Meet the Executive Team
Behind every great organisation is a dedicated team of people who bring passion, expertise, and commitment to everything they do. Our team is made up of individuals with diverse skills and backgrounds, all working together toward a common goal — to deliver the best service and experience to our voluntary community. Get to know the people who drive our mission forward and make it all possible.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Your questions answered
We know you might have a few questions, so we have put together the top five most common questions with quick, clear and simple answers to help you out.
If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to reach out on vo@gov.mt — we’re always happy to help!
Top 5 most asked questions:
A voluntary organisation is an organisation which is created or established:
- for a social purpose including that which qualifies as a public purpose or for public benefit;
- as non-profit making;
- is voluntary; and
- independent and autonomous of the Government
Voluntary organisations can be established in three legal forms:
- Association: An agreement between 3+ persons to achieve defined aims with dedicated resources. Has its own patrimony.
- Foundation: A written setup by founders to dedicate assets for a specific purpose or for named beneficiaries. Only public purpose foundations may enroll.
- Trust: A trustee holds property under obligation for beneficiaries or for a charitable purpose. Only charitable trusts qualify.
- Associations: Yes, with voting rights.
- Foundations & Trusts: No, only volunteers or contributors (no voting rights).
It’s a formal letter confirming the Board’s decision to enroll:
"We the undersigned... resolve to enroll the organisation..." Must be signed and dated by all committee members with their full details.
Must comply with:
- Second Schedule to the Civil Code;
- Trust and Trustees Act (if applicable);
- Voluntary Organisations Act.