Members of the public can become involved in non-political and non-government organisations which contribute to public life. The Cabinet Office oversees these organisations and advises on the UK Honours system which recognises individual contribution.
Ceremonial Secretariat
Details of the UK Honours system and the process of making a nomination for an honour.
Public Appointments Unit [opens in a new window]
Information on public appointments to the boards of national and regional public bodies including vacancies and details of how you can apply.
Agencies and public bodies [opens in a new window]
Policy guidance and information on executive agencies and non-departmental public bodies.
House of Lords Appointments Commission [opens in a new window]
The House of Lords Appointments Commission is responsible for recommending non-party-political nominees to become life peers in the House of Lords and for vetting party-political nominations.
Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments (OCPA)
The Office of the Commissioner for Public Appointments monitors, reports and advises on ministerial appointments to public bodies in the UK.