An umbrella organization is an association of (often related, industry-specific) institutions who work together formally to coordinate activities and/or pool resources. In business, political, and other environments, it provides resources and identities to the smaller organizations. In this kind of arrangement, it is sometimes responsible, to some degree, for the groups under its care. Umbrella organizations are prominent in cooperatives and in civil society, and can engage in advocacy or collective bargaining on behalf of their members.

Examples

Asia

Bangladesh

Europe

Russia

United Kingdom

  • : network for organisations working in international development
  • (National Association for Voluntary and Community Action) (UK)
  • Transport for London
  • Maritime UK

North America

Global

See also

External links

  • The dictionary definition of umbrella organization at Wiktionary