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'Protecting Independence: the voluntary sector in 2012' report published

24 January 2012

The Baring Foundation established The Panel on the Independence of the Voluntary Sector in June 2011. The report is the first of five annual assessments that the panel will produce. In their report The Panel on the Independence of the Voluntary Sector identify the six most significant challenges facing the sector, namely:

- Statutory funding models
- Lack of ability to shape key decisions
- Blurring of boundaries between the voluntary and other sectors
- Self-censorship and other challenges to independence of voice
- Threats to independent governance
- The need for stronger safeguards and effective regulation

Anne Owers, chair of the panel states that 'These challenges are particularly acute at a time of reduced public sector funding and individual giving: the result of which is that organisations can be faced with accepting sub-optimal delivery arrangements or diversion from core purpose as the price of survival. The greatest effect is likely to be on smaller organisations and those that deliver services to vulnerable and marginalised individuals, which currently rely heavily on state funding and are unlikely to replace it through donations.'

To download the report (PDF Format): Click Here

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