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British Overseas NGOs for Development (BOND)

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Areas of expertise & Fields of activity:	Economic and Social: Citizenship and Governance Development Human Rights Minority Rights Social Development Sustainable Development Financing for Development: Mobilizing domestic financial resources for development Mobilizing international resources for development Social Development: Poverty Social policy Sustainable Development: Capacity-building Partnerships Poverty
Geographic scope:	International
Mission statement:	Bond is the UK membership body for non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in international development. Established in 1993, Bond now has over 450 member organisations, from large organisations with a world-wide presence to smaller, more specialist organisations working in specific regions or with specific groups of people. Our vision A world of justice and equality, free from poverty, where human rights and the environment are respected. Our purpose Bond is the uniting force for the strength, influence and effectiveness of UK international development organisations. Our values * Justice and solidarity * Diversity and mutual respect * Collaboration and participation * Sustainability and shared responsibility * Transparency and accountability When organisations apply to become members they sign up to the Bond Statement of Principles. This statement outlines the uniting principles of the network which all Bond members aspire to live up to. It states: Bond members believe in: * Social justice, equity and respect for human rights * The participation of the people with whom they are working * The centrality of civil society in development co-operation * Working with southern organisations - aiming for common development goals. * Equality of opportunity Bond members believe in the following approach to development co-operation: * Taking a professional approach to their work * Supporting southern partners to strengthen their capacities * Supporting the empowerment of particularly disadvantaged groups * Working to reduce gender inequalities * Using responsible fundraising methods * Ensuring that the results of their actions are sustainable * Engaging in development education, awareness raising and advocacy in the North * Using their bridging capacity to link different sectors of society Bond members: * Are rooted in civil society, in the UK and internationally * Have a non-profit making aim * Are legal entities * Are based in the UK * Are not individuals * Are independent to pursue their own development objectives * Have a board which is representative of the organisation's constituency and independent in its actions * Seek to diversify sources of funding * Are publicly accountable and transparent
Year established:	1993
Year of registration:	1998
Number and type of members:	Over 450 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) working in international development are members of Bond.
Affiliation with NGO networks:	Yes
Funding structure:	Membership fees or dues Donations and grants from domestic sources

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