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What could the voluntary sector do? . contribution that the voluntary sector can make to supporting the LEP priorities Jon Clemo – Norfolk RCC . Reach . The sector engages with those in need….. Physical and mental illness Disability Carers BME Ex-offenders Long-term un-employed NEET
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What could the voluntary sector do? contribution that the voluntary sector can make to supporting the LEP priorities Jon Clemo – Norfolk RCC
Reach • The sector engages with those in need….. • Physical and mental illness • Disability • Carers • BME • Ex-offenders • Long-term un-employed • NEET • Low skills and aspirations • Substance dependencies • Support access and augment existing delivery
Delivery • The sector has a strong track record in the delivery of some of the solutions • The sector as an agile innovator of new solutions • Social inclusion and beyond
The Sector Counts • As a significant employment sector….. • 3.9% of all Norfolk workers are employed in the VCS sector (1) • 2.4% Agriculture, forestry and fishing (2) • Everything that concerns the growth and development of SME’s, employment, skills and the economy concerns the VCS sector. 1) The Sector Counts (2006) 2) 2011 census
LAG’s Proposed boundaries- Census Output Areas 2011 Wensum and Coast West Norfolk Broads Norwich CLLD Gt. Yarmouth CLLD Brecks Waveney Valley