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A Fair Deal - Creating an environment for a thriving third sector in the East of England 2009/2014

Author: COVER | Published: September 2009 | 544.51KB

The East of England public sector is underfunded and, as a consequence, the third sector in the East of
England is underfunded in comparison with other English regions. Central government funds, national
lottery funds and trust funds all direct money away from the region to areas perceived nationally to be of
greater need.

The primary purpose of this document is to highlight the main development issues facing the third sector
in the East of England over the next decade in terms of creating a thriving sector.

A Needs Analysis of the Voluntary and Community Sector in Rotherham 2007

Author: Dr Steve Webster, Teresa Tinklin, Dr Rob Macmillan | Published: June 2008 | 630.16KB

This study carried out a needs analysis of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in Rotherham in 2007. In tackling the issue of ?needs? the approach taken by the research was to focus on the needs for external help or support. Part of the remit was to explore how
existing support services might be further developed or enhanced to meet these needs. The core of the study involved a survey of the needs of voluntary and community
organisations (VCOs), which was complemented by a series of focus groups and follow-up interviews.

Beyond 'flat-earth' maps of the third sector

Author: Northern Rock Third Sector Trends Study | Published: February 2010 | 310.89KB

Robust, quantifiable estimates of the scope and contribution of voluntary sector organisations have underpinned public policy development at the national level for much of the last decade. However, the Foundation’s decision to commission the Third Sector Trends Study (TSTS) is a recognition of a need to develop a more nuanced understanding of variations in the resources and capacities of the third sector at the regional and local scale. The quantitative dimension of the TSTS seeks to produce such an analysis for the wider third sector in north-east England and Cumbria, making the methodology available for a parallel companion study of Yorkshire and the Humber.

The first element of the study is about producing reliable estimates of the numbers, scale and scope of third sector organisations in the region.

Beyond 'flat-earth' Maps of the third sector - summary report

Author: Northern Rock Third Sector Trends Study | Published: February 2010 | 78.25KB

This paper summarises a fuller report on research commissioned by the Northern Rock Foundation’s Third Sector Trends Study (TSTS) to assess the scale and distribution of ‘below-the-radar’ (BTR) organisations. The specific aim of this study was to provide a picture of the local third sector in North East England and Cumbria which went beyond organisations appearing on lists provided by regulatory bodies such as the Charity Commission.

Many organisations do not appear on such ‘radars’, with the result that research risks producing what one commentator described as ‘flat earth maps’ of the third sector.

Community Development Work and Learning research project ? Yorkshire and Humber

Author: Dr Val Harris and Nicky Gelder | Published: July 2006 | 535.8KB

This piece of work was designed and undertaken it was felt it was important to obtain a clear map about the situation for community development within the Yorkshire and Humber Region. The Regional Advisory Group on Community Development and the England Standards Board were concerned about the quality of training and qualifications being delivered under the umbrella of community development and whether it was equipping people effectively to undertake community development work.

Contracts Cuts and Closures

Author: South West Forum | Published: October 2008 | 246.35KB

Report on the result of SWF's 2008 Funding Survey. Had funding for SW VCO's fallen? For most respondents, it had.

Essays on the Yorkshire and Humber Region

Author: Leeds Metropolitan University - John Shutt, Roger Henderson and Steve Johnson | Published: September 2006 | 926.02KB

This collection of essays on the regional economy provides an insight into the important applied research and consultancy work undertaken in the Yorkshire and Humber region by three centres within Leeds Metropolitan University: the Centre for Urban Development and Environmental Management (CUDEM); the European Regional Business and Economic Development Unit (ERBEDU) and the Policy Research Institute (PRI).

The collection demonstrates the wide ranging nature of activity undertaken in the units, such that the individual papers do not fit neatly into coherent themes. Nevertheless, three thematic areas are identified which reflect core areas within the work undertaken: Community and Enterprise; Labour Market and Sector Research; and Spatial Studies.

Funding Advice National Network - final report

Author: Hollins et al | Published: January 2008 | 173.81KB

A report on the feasibility study to establish a national funding advice network

Hard Times: The recession and the voluntary and community sector in the East of England

Author: Andrew Cogan, COVER | Published: April 2009 | 168.16KB

This survey and case studies sets out the position of the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in relation to the economic downturn going into financial year 2009/10.

The East of England in both the public sector and the voluntary and community sectors, is underfunded, on a per capita and needs basis. This is a difficult position to be in as the economic downturn takes hold and limits the responses that VCS support organisations can make to large increases in demand for advice, counselling and support services.

Humber FoLDA ICT Report

Author: Chris Smith | Published: March 2006 | 255.07KB

This report examines the Information and Communications Technology (ICT) position of the principal members of FoLDA. FoLDA is made up of voluntary sector infrastructure organisations based in East Yorkshire and the Humber which support and develop local voluntary sector organisations.

Overall, the report covers:
? A summary of the state of ICT within the FoLDA membership with the proposed standards and baselines.
? Recommendations on network solutions and communications.
? Reports on:
* database options,
* social enterprise options
? Discussion and Identification of funding options.

The report gives a comprehensive picture of the use and impact of ICT within FoLDA's membership. In general, the state of ICT within the FoLDA network is good. It is not however as a rule, integrated into the business and strategic functions of the individual organisations. This report would be of interest to voluntary sector organisations undertaking a review of their ICT systems and development or looking to develop ICT based partnerships.

Infrstructure Development Meta Plan Summary

Author: Regional Infrastructure Development Group | Published: March 2010 | 416.87KB

Charities and community groups are facing the brunt of the recession and public spending cuts and need help to get through it. Support organisations face a dilemma as demand on their services is on the rise but the future looks gloomy for their survival. Over the last 5 years there has been a significant investment from central and local government into developing and strengthening the infrastructure of the third sector.

We asked frontline groups and the support services themselves what they needed to help them through the turbulence and funding uncertainty.

Mapping Registered Third Sector Organisations in the Norh East

Author: Northern Rock Third Sector Trends Study | Published: August 2010 | 1.41MB

This report provides statistics and analysis of general charities and other
third sector organisations in the North East, as part of the Northern Rock
Foundation Third Sector Trends Study. The intention is to provide a regional
statistical portrait, in some ways paralleling that available for third sector organisations nationally through the NCVO Almanac; where possible, we
draw comparisons with nationally available statistics.

Mapping the Contribution of the Voluntary and Community Sector in Yorkshire and the Humber

Author: The Regional Forum, Graha,m Lewis | Published: May 2001 | 214.26KB

The Regional Forum's research providing regional level data on the sector's contribution, focusing on number of organisations, employment, volunteering, and contribution to regional economy.

Mosaic, Jigsaw or Abstract Summary Report

Author: Northern Rock Third Sector Trends | Published: June 2009 | 107.08KB

Mosaic, jigsaw or abstract: getting a big picture perspective on the third sector in North East England and Cumbria – discussion summary

Mosaic, Jigsaw or Abstract?

Author: Northern Rock Third Sector Trends Study | Published: June 2009 | 333.22KB

Northern Rock Foundation’s investment in the study of the third sector in North East England and Cumbria is intended to have a significant impact on the way the third sector is perceived by itself and by its associated stakeholders. It is also hoped that it will influence how the sector itself operates.

Most importantly, the research should help to ensure that future third sector activity better meets the needs of beneficiaries and helps to secure more positive outcomes for them.

North East Infrastructure Funding Framework

Author: Strategic Third Sector Forum | Published: July 2009 | 692.5KB

The aim of this report is to support the development of a coherent framework for the Strategic Third Sector Forum (STSF) which provides guidance on allocating support and resources to infrastructure, and evidences the benefits and value of third sector infrastructure in the north east.

The data in the report, together with the Infrastructure Development Meta plan 2008-2014,which provides evidence of funding needs across the region, will provide the foundations for the
development of coherent framework.

Sub-Sectoral Research - Yorkshire and the Humber

Author: Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Forum in BME VCS Regional Panel | Published: 2007 | 119.85KB

This study builds on existing knowledge within the voluntary and community sector in Yorkshire and the Humber by identifying the main VCS sub sectors that exist in the region and the extent to which their support needs are being met through existing generic and specialist infrastructure. It will also identify any links to ChangeUp/Capacitybuilders activity. The regional VCS networks in all
9 English regions are undertaking the same research.

Survey of VCS Representatives on NE Regional Networks

Author: VONNE | Published: July 2009 | 531.89KB

The aim of the research was to identify the support needs of VCS representatives of regional networks and how to make networks more lively and effective.

The development needs of refugee communities in Leeds, Bradford & South Yorkshire

Author: Dr Archana Choksi with Marzieh Berenjin, Hlabera Chirwa and Dorine Nakuti | Published: July 2008 | 765.4KB

Refugee Community Organisations (RCOs) are seen as an essential agency for refugee integration. They act as a vital bridge between the refugee community and host society. They adopt a wide range of roles that include acting as intermediary, interpreter, educator, campaigner, negotiator,representative and advocate for refugee individuals or whole communities (Home Office 2005; Refugee Council and Refugee Action 2007).

This research set out to generate information about the current roles played by RCOs in the region, to
understand their current capacity in relation to meeting the demands placed
upon them and investigate their understandings, expectations and roles as the sector becomes more professionalised in its approach to policy influencinghow in the Yorkshire and Humber region, (Y&H).

The funding language of the future

Author: Chris Hollins B.Sc(Hons)Soc | Published: June 2008 | 155.79KB

Responding to changes in funding for the 3rd sector - what was happening in 2006 to the funding of 3rd sector organizations in the wider context of sub/regional and national policies

The North in Numbers

Author: Michael Johnson, Olga Mrinska and Howard Reed | Published: November 2007 | 1.15MB

This paper provides background to ippr north's Northern Economic Agenda project. The project aims to take a detailed, penetrating look at the economic performance of the three northern regions of England - the North, the Nortth West and Yorkshire and the Humber.

The report gives a detailed account of the economic performance of the North of England on a range of economic, social and environmental indicators.

The training and learning needs of Black and minority ethnic workers employed in local infrastructure organisations (voluntary and community sectors).

Author: Federation for Community Development Learning | Published: September 2007 | 684.59KB

The Federation for Community Development Learning was commissioned by the Workforce Development Hub to carry out a survey of the training and learning needs to support the skills development of Black and minority ethnic workers, paid and unpaid, in the voluntary and community sector across England.

The report presents an England wide picture of the training needs, as well as the obstacles encountered by Black and minority ethnic workers in the sector when attempting to access appropriate learning and training programmes.

Valuing the Voluntary and Community Sectors in Rotherham 2008

Author: Tracey Coule, Rob Macmillan, Sarah Pearson | Published: July 2008 | 406.39KB

Research looking at the social and economic contribution of the VCS in Rotherham and how it has changed since 2002

Voluntary Action Rotherham's Annual Survey 2007

Author: Chris Dayson | Published: August 2008 | 496.3KB

Research evaluating the impact of Voluntary Action Rotherham's work during 2007 compared to 2006.

What Makes a Third Sector Organisation Tick - summary report

Author: Northern Rock Third Sector Trends Study | Published: February 2010 | 85.81KB

This Briefing Paper summarises the findings of the second working paper from the Northern Rock Foundation Third Sector Trends Study (TSTS).

It reports on ‘TSO50’, a study of 50 Third Sector Organisations (TSOs) in North East England and Cumbria. The aim of the study is to explore how TSOs of different types change over time in response to circumstances

What makes a Third Sector Organisation Tick?

Author: Northern Rock Third Sector Trends Study | Published: February 2010 | 2.23MB

This is the second working paper from the Northern Rock Foundation Third Sector Trends Study. The TSO50 study is an exploration of how 50 third sector organisations (TSOs) change over time in response to external circumstances, the dynamics of their own organisation and changing beneficiary needs, or perceptions of need, in a complex social market.

The emphasis on studying change is an important element of the originality of this study as it has allowed us to take the time to think very carefully about how to explore the parameters of change.