August 2007 News
Young people and motivations for volunteering
A variety of research was released to coincide with Volunteers’ Week last month examining the motivations as well as the barriers young people face when volunteering. Research (PDF 707 KB) conducted by V and the National Youth Agency on behalf of the DFES identified that young people were put off volunteering by perceived issues such as not having enough time, not knowing how to get involved in relevant projects or feeling that they didn't have anything to offer. Young men in particular have ...
CSR prompts debates on efficiency
This year’s pre-budget report is to be bought forward for the first time and as a result will coincide with the next Comprehensive Spending Review (CSR), also refuelling speculation of an early general election. The Chancellor will be able to set out his spending decisions and financial predictions at the same time which could have significant implications for the sector. According to the IFS total public spending is predicted to rise by just 2% a year on average over the three years of the...
Third Sector Review final report
Last week the Office of the Third Sector (OTS) and HM Treasury published the final report from the Third Sector Review. The Review is an unprecedented look into the role of the VCS, what it is and how to support it. It is also part of the biggest ever consultation with the sector. It represents the culmination of increased government interest and recognition of the VCS over the past few years which lead to the creation of the Office of the Third Sector last year. Interestingly, the review...
Online questionnaire about future of civil society
The Carnegie UK Trust is conducting an online questionnaire where you can share your insights about the past and future of civil society as part of their Inquiry into the future of civil society in the UK and Ireland. The questionnaire can be used as a means of stimulating debate with others, including people within your organisation.
We would be interested in knowing if you plan to feed in, if so please email us
We are holding a major...
Advice in the future
'Advice in the future: scenarios and issues for the future of the advice sector'
This month sees the launch of a new Third Sector Foresight report analysing how key trends affecting the voluntary and community sector will impact on the future of the advice sector.
The report outlines how the operating environment for advice organisations is changing in four key areas, and some of the opportunities and challenges that may arise:
- The need for advice services
- Funding of advice services
- How advice...
