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Explore how key stakeholders can shape community care through volunteer contributions, social enterprise development, and partnership working to enhance service delivery and sustainability in the Third Sector.
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How key stakeholders can contribute to Reshaping CareThird/Community Group Impact Marie Oliver Voluntary Action South Ayrshire
Understanding the Impact of the Sector • Volunteers contribution £28M per year to the local economy • Third Sector – fastest growth area for employment in Scotland • Over 600 groups delivering services many of which are contributing to the SOA • 2011 – South Ayrshire Third Sector report • Several organisations receive no or little funding from Local Authority or NHS • Volunteers – motivation and new generation of volunteers - learning through volunteering • Social Enterprise development – in schools etc
Third Sector Funding • Capacity Building of Third Sector • IT for Older People • Dementia Library Material • Community Transport • Seniors Forum Support and website • Equipment for Carrick Centre • Small Grant Fund • Telephone Befriending • Carers Support
To Start with .......... • Who, What, Where and When • Capacity Building – Minimum Standards Including Care Commission and PVG • Long Term Sustainability • New Projects to Meet Gaps In Services • Older People becoming more involved in the Sector and service delivery • Service guides available to service users and referral agencies • Partnership working with SAC, Heath and other agencies
The Future ............ • A Strong Third Sector • More Active and Healthy Older People • Opportunities and support services • Strong Partnership Working • Better understanding of the Sector