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January 20, 2010
Capacitybuilders – Improving Support
Capacitybuilders recently conducted a second survey looking at the impact of the economic downturn on third sector infrastructure organisations. The report findings provide valuable information on the challenges faced by local third sector support providers as well as the resilience being shown during what continue to be difficult economic circumstances for the Third Sector.
Key findings include:
• High levels of demand for support services from frontline groups is continuing, with 79% of local support providers reporting an increase in demand over the last twelve months.
• 42% of support providers reported a reduction in their overall income during the same time period - a clear demonstration of the pressures on the sector during this uncertain economic climate.
• Support providers are increasingly thinking about partnership, collaboration and merger as a way of ensuring the needs of frontline groups and the communities they serve continue to be met.
A copy of the report is available at www.improvingsupport.org.uk.
Posted by ELN at 12:11 PM
Capacitybuilders – Improving Support
Capacitybuilders recently conducted a second survey looking at the impact of the economic downturn on third sector infrastructure organisations. The report findings provide valuable information on the challenges faced by local third sector support providers as well as the resilience being shown during what continue to be difficult economic circumstances for the Third Sector.
Key findings include:
• High levels of demand for support services from frontline groups is continuing, with 79% of local support providers reporting an increase in demand over the last twelve months.
• 42% of support providers reported a reduction in their overall income during the same time period - a clear demonstration of the pressures on the sector during this uncertain economic climate.
• Support providers are increasingly thinking about partnership, collaboration and merger as a way of ensuring the needs of frontline groups and the communities they serve continue to be met.
A copy of the report is available at www.improvingsupport.org.uk.
Posted by ELN at 12:08 PM
January 7, 2010
Changing Places Small Grants Fund ( Max £1,000) Launched
The Changing Places (formerly Local Environment Programme) has now launched its small grants fund. It is open to groups in Tower Hamlets, Newham, Waltham Forest, Greenwich and Hackney not just those near the Olympic Park.
See: http://www.london2012.com/get-involved/volunteering/changing-places/create-your-own-project.php
Posted by ELN at 3:29 PM