Voluntary Sector North West
St. Thomas Centre
17 July 2012
The figures shown in the report are larger than those derived from other sources, such as the Labour Force Survey (LFS). TSCR estimate that there were more than 1.1 million full time equivalent employees in England in 2008, or just over 5% of the workforce.
Previous studies have estimated the workforce in the voluntary sector using information derived from surveys of individuals, but this paper is the first to use reliable survey data taken from organisations. The research uses data from that National Survey of Third Sector Organisations (NSTSO 2008).
The paper also estimates regional shares of third sector employment, and the contribution of the third sector to total employment in each region.
For further information and to access the report: Click Here
Regional Voices, of which VSNW is a partner, is pleased to announce that it has been awarded funding from the Department of Health (Innovation, Excellence and Strategic Development Fund) to support voluntary and community sector influence on health and wellbeing boards
The Department for Business Innovation & Skills has published the findings of a research study on European Social Fund delivery with the aim of informing thinking around the next round of programmes
Healthwatch England was formed in April 2013 and is the independent consumer champion for health and social care in England. They have now published a list of local Healthwatch, including those for the North West
The Local Government Chronicle held a webinar to explore the essential elements to ensure local healthwatch organisations are effective in scrutinising local health services and provide a voice for communities. Regional Voices, of which VSNW are a part, are mentioned.
An analysis has been published by NAVCA of the 74 areas that received Transforming Local Infrastructure and provides a national perspective, and allows the sharing of information and ideas
