ENGSO is the leading voice for voluntary-based grassroots sport in Europe and a not for profit organisation with public responsibilities, the umbrella organisation of National Sport Confederations and National Olympic Committees from 33 European countries.
The European Non-Governmental Sports Organisations is a not-for-profit organisation that acts as the umbrella organisation for National Olympic Committees and National Sports Confederations responsible for grassroots sports in 33 European countries.
ENGSO builds bridges among different stakeholders dealing with grassroots sport activities in order to:
Vision
Grassroots sport for stronger communities
Mission
To represent, develop and advocate for voluntary-based sport in Europe
Values
Democracy, equality, inclusion, sustainability, integrity and education
ENGSO is fulfilling its vision and mission through three areas: ENGSO advocates for European policy that enables a thriving civil society of sport and the modernisation of the sports movement ENGSO is a platform for developing and exchanging ideas that enhance the importance of grassroots sport ENGSO’s organisation, finances and brand fully support our vision and mission
ENGSO strengthens co-operation with others sport bodies and sport-related organisations to represent the principal non-governmental organisation position.