The National Culture Forum was established in 2005 to bring together all the professional bodies representing those working across the cultural services in the public sector. It provides advocacy for the sector and promotes its professional development.

NCF member organisations include:

ACALG
BISL
CILIP
ISPAL
ISRM
LMCA
Museums Association
NALGAO
Society of Archivists
Society of Chief Librarians
SPORTA
Green Space

NCF supporting organisations include:

DCMS
DCLG
LGA
City University
Action Learning Associates
Business in the Arts NW
G and M Associates
Sport England
English Heritage
MLA
Arts Council