National Association of Official Prison Visitors

National Association of Official Prison Visitors (UK)
Company typeCharity (registered charity number 1099041)
Founded1924
Headquarters
United Kingdom
Websitewww.naopv.com

The National Association of Official Prison Visitors (NAOPV) is a British charity which coordinates the work of United Kingdom Official Prison Visitors (OPVs) and provides them with training and support.

The Association was formed in 1924, but traces its origins back to 1901, when prison visiting was first officially recognised. The Association became a registered charity in 2003.

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