Voluntary and Community Sector Baseline Study for Devon 2010 Beverly Jones – Programme Manager TOTAL SUPPORT www.devonco

1. Voluntary and Community Sector Baseline Study for Devon 2010 Beverly Jones – Programme Manager TOTAL SUPPORT www.devonconsortium.net

2. Background • Independent Research commissioned by the Devon Consortium Sept 2010 • Survey was managed by the Community Council of Devon, under the Total Support project funded by the Big Lottery (2009-2012) • Purpose to map the current position of the voluntary and community sector in Devon and identify the support needs of those organisations • Circulated across Devon - 503 returns from an estimated 3,751 VCS Organisations Devon Consortium

3. Devon VCS Organisation’s ..... • Well-established with 1/3rd delivering to more than 500 beneficiaries • Most registered charities – 60% • Neighbourhood & Community Groups – 29% • Low percentage of CICs and Social Enterprise • 95% stated they were either successful or fairly successful • Few hold formal quality assurance standards • Few new entrants and ‘change’ Devon Consortium

4. Some Other FACTS: Most Common Beneficiaries ..... • General public / their communities 70% • Young People • Older People • Children Most Common Services ...... • Social activities • Community development and mutual aid • Community buildings • Advice to individuals Devon Consortium

5. Size & Economic IMPACT • 60% had at least 1 paid member of staff 98% had a least 1 volunteer • 40% have 21 or more volunteers • 1/3rd had 500 + beneficiaries using their services • 23% had between 201 – 500 beneficiaries • Median income was £11,050 • 30% had annual income of less that £5,000 Devon Consortium

6. Size & Economic IMPACT A conservative estimate: • 28,000 full time equivalent jobs that is 7% of the workforce in Devon • 63,400 volunteers • Total Income in the sector of £745,000,000 Devon Consortium

7. What ‘support’ needs... • ACCESSING FUNDING – information, bid writing and funding searches Nearly half 47% wanted to increase their income • VOLUNTEERS- Attracting and retaining the right volunteers ....with the right skills ... • Recruitment of TRUSTEES Devon Consortium

8. What ‘support’ needs • Management and leadership skills ....for paid staff in small organisations • Demonstrating impact and effectiveness • Increasing productivity (achieving more with less) • ICT training for staff and volunteers Devon Consortium

9. What Consortium Member can offer ....Stronger Communities Programme Development Work: In addition to the range of support there are five specialist support programmes focussing on: commissioning; community led planning; volunteering support; representation; service user engagement; and community hubs. Networking; Resources; Information: Support forums and networks for the VCS. There are a number of publications, newsletters and online resources, and direct group support, funding advice, and volunteering support. Training and Events: Workshops and training on good governance, financial skills, fundraising skills, tendering for contracts, collaborating with others and supporting volunteering good practice. Innovation and Good Practice! Devon Consortium

10. Contact Details Programme Manager TOTAL SUPPORT Beverly Jones Teignbridge CVS E: totalsupport@teigncvs.org.uk T: 01626 215914 Devon Consortium Sarah Prior   Exeter CVS E: info@devonconsortium.net T: 01392 202055 Devon Consortium