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Topic: Voluntary sector

	Voluntary Sector Forum: Publications
		The mandate of the Forum is to support the sector during the final two years of the Voluntary Sector Initiative (VSI), to build and engage the sector and to advance issues that are of national concern to it.
		It is important to understand that the voluntary sector does not act on behalf of itself and the organizations that comprise it, but rather on behalf of the individuals and groups of Canadians who benefit from the programs, services and research that it delivers.
		Voluntary sector organizations bring their knowledge, expertise and compassion to the work that they do in communities, in public policy development and with government.
	www.voluntary-sector.ca /VSF/Publications/prebudget03.htm (4497 words)

	Voluntary sector - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The voluntary sector of a nation's economy consists of those entities which are not for profit and yet, at the same time, are not agencies of the state - e.g.
		The term 'voluntary sector' is restrictive to the extent that it excludes certain activities such as social enterprise, and social entrepreneurship, both of which are ways of addressing social problems.
		[Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations] SCVO is the national infrastructure and representative body for voluntary sector organisations in Scotland.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Voluntary_sector (436 words)

	Civil society and the State: the case of British voluntary sector (KurdishMedia.com) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		It is not possible to understand the consequences of inter-organisational relationships for the voluntary sector unless we have a clear theoretical insight into the nature of economic activity and behaviour of the two dominant sectors, and the rationale for the existence of the voluntary sector beside or in addition to them.
		As our interest is not only in his explanation of the rationale of the voluntary sector but also in his arguments regarding the way the three sectors coexist in a mixed (pluralistic) economy, we shall draw on his arguments (Weisbrod, 1980, 1977) to present his interpretation of the three-sector economy.
		Thus, voluntary organisations are needed to fill a niche in a pluralistic, multi-institutional system as necessary mechanisms for correction some of the efficiency/ equity failures of both the market and government by becoming major providers of collective consumption goods.
	www.kurdmedia.com /articles.asp?id=12543 (2853 words)

	NYFVO - Valuing the Voluntary and Community Sector in North Yorkshire and York
		Voluntary organisations are frequently dependent on volunteers to provide services and there is evidence that recruiting volunteers is becoming more difficult especially in rural areas.
		Larger voluntary organisations were most likely to consider their prime working relationships to be with statutory agencies offering contracts in health and social care, whilst smaller voluntary and community organisations have closer links with district councils.
		Some voluntary organisations argue that there is a need for a more consistent approach to contracting which is sensitive to the characteristics and diverse nature of the sector.
	www.nyfvo.org.uk /value.shtml (2299 words)

	ICT: Reshaping the Voluntary Sector. Full Report
		The voluntary sector contributes to the nation’s economic performance, to the political health and direction of the nation, and to the quality of life of the nation’s citizenry.
		Less easy to measure, but also significant is the voluntary sector’s contribution to political and social life in a spectrum of activities ranging from policy monitoring, evaluation, and deliberation, to policy implementation, representation and advice [The Deakin Report, 1996; Ferris, 1998].
		Across the diversity of organisations which characterise the voluntary sector, from local soup kitchens to national charities for the homeless and international aid agencies, information is continually being gathered, processed, and disseminated.
	virtualsociety.sbs.ox.ac.uk /reports/voluntarymain.htm (6884 words)

	ISUMA : A Government - Voluntary Sector Accord (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		It is inspired by a growing recognition of the importance of the voluntary sector and of the challenges confronting the sector as it is called upon to play a larger role in society with declining government financial support.
		The voluntary sector organizations report that they have yet to see the impact of the Compact on how the government relates to them and that the codes of conduct are viewed as the real means for achieving change.
		Rather than have the federal government and the voluntary sector report separately to Canadians on performance, as is the case with the federal and provincial governments under SUFA and the recent Health Accord, the framework agreement should build on the U.K. experience and report jointly in the form of an annual report to Parliament.
	www.isuma.net /v02n02/good/good_e.shtml (4590 words)

	The UK Voluntary Sector Almanac 2006: The State of the Sector
		The upward growth curve of the UK voluntary sector is still very much in evidence, but overall increases in the size, scope, roles and responsibilities of voluntary organisations have not necessarily translated into more resources for all.
		Voluntary income — resources such as grants and donations that are ‘given’ — continues to distinguish the voluntary sector from other sectors, though it is now the case that voluntary income and earned income (derived from selling goods and services, which often includes activities to generate funds) are broadly similar in the funding mix.
		The increasing role of the voluntary and community sector in the delivery of public services has translated into an increasing transfer of resources from the statutory to the voluntary sector.
	www.ncvo-vol.org.uk /research/index.asp?id=2380 (2475 words)

	Milton Keynes - Voluntary Sector - MKWeb
		Voluntary organisations and community groups are interpreted broadly as self governing bodies of people, who have joined together voluntarily, either to take action for the benefit of the community or to engage in a personal interest or activity.
		The voluntary sector is made up of a rich and wide ranging diversity of groups more...
		The MK Council of Voluntary Organisations believes that voluntary activity is a vital component in the life of the community, offering individuals and groups an opportunity to participate, contribute, and control their environment.
	www.mkweb.co.uk /voluntary (866 words)

	Glossary for Voluntary Sector - VolResource
		An understanding between government (national or local) and the voluntary sector (in the guise of its representative bodies or via wider consultation) on how relations between the two should be conducted (e.g.
		In sector terms, this usually refers to anybody who has an interest in the work of an organisation: member, volunteer, staff, management, board member, funder or contracting body, client, 'community of interest' such as locality or grouping of people who might benefit (beneficiaries).
		With the establishment of the government's Office of the Third Sector, May 06, we learn that they use the term to describe 'non-governmental organisations which are value-driven and which principally reinvest their surpluses to further social, environmental or cultural objectives.
	www.volresource.org.uk /moreres/glossary.htm (2254 words)

	Civil society and the State: the case of British voluntary sector (KurdishMedia.com) (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Therefore it is when we study the voluntary sector as a socio-politically defined historical process, that we will be in a position to define its conditions of possibility, its dynamism, potential for change and its organizational specificity and behaviour.
		Therefore, a historical exposition of the historical variations of the modality of the voluntary sector discourse is crucial for understanding why and how the voluntary organisations have attained their current complex pluriformity.
		We entered 1990’s with the voluntary sector in a state of confusion and uncertainty especially in Britain when, unlike the US, the process of the commercialization and privatization of the voluntary sector was still in its rudimentary stage.
	www.kurdmedia.com /articles.asp?id=12542 (3446 words)

	Culture Youth and Recreation \| Voluntary Sector Initiative (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The voluntary sector represents the human presence at the community level.
		The voluntary sector is the face that communicates and implements the vast range of activities within our communities.
		The initiative’s joint Steering Committee envisions the Premier’s Voluntary Sector Initiative as a living legacy to be realized by Saskatchewan’s Centennial in 2005, for the benefit of Saskatchewan residents for decades to come.
	www.cyr.gov.sk.ca /voluntary_sector_initiative.html (305 words)

	Voluntary sector guidance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Voluntary and community organisations, like other organisations, are bound by the general prohibition of racial discrimination enshrined in the Race Relations Act 1976 (RRA).
		Voluntary and community organisations often promote good race relations directly in the services they provide, but can also work with or provide services on behalf of public authorities.
		Large voluntary organisations with professional staff should be able to follow much of the guidance in the local government section, while smaller organisations should follow the basic guidance in this section.
	www.cre.gov.uk /duty/grr/voluntary_guidance.html (1342 words)

	Voluntary Sector
		They are: first, a summary report by the LSC on progress with implementing 'Working Together', their national strategy for work with the voluntary and community sector; and second, a report by ERS on their evaluation of the LSC's Voluntary and Community Sector Capacity-building Fund.
		The summary reports were a means of informing the LSC, nationally and locally, about key issues for the sector and of making a number of recommendations for future action.
		Working Together: A strategy for the Voluntary and Community Sector and the Learning and Skills Council (LSC) recommended that each local LSC identify a member of staff as contact point or first port of call for the voluntary and community sector (VCS) in the area.
	www.niace.org.uk /research/Volsector (1554 words)

	Voluntary and community sector - Every Child Matters (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The Government has also made it clear that the voluntary and community sector has a vital role to play in the Every Child Matters: Change for Children programme, and that voluntary sector organisations are key partners for local authorities in the development of children's trusts.
		A 2002 Treasury review of the sector's role found that supporting infrastructure and building capacity were crucial to the sector's ability to play a full part in service planning and delivery.
		The national compact is an agreement between the voluntary and community sector and government to improve their relationship for mutual advantage.
	www.everychildmatters.gov.uk /strategy/voluntaryandcommunity (818 words)

	Public Health Agency of Canada - Voluntary Health Sector - Toward Understanding the Role and Contributions of the ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		However, it is useful to identify some dimensions that it may be necessary to consider in an overall consideration of organizational relationships in the voluntary sector.
		Increasingly as well, the distinctions between the sectors are blurring, as charitable organizations adopt strategies more commonly associated with private sector businesses, and businesses are increasingly concerned with more socially-oriented dimensions such as worker health and other dimensions important to society at large (e.g.
		Many voluntary organizations are created as a result of an identified need by stakeholders (hospitals, physicians groups) within the health system; others truly arise from community-based concerns and are 'grassroots' in origin.
	www.phac-aspc.gc.ca /vs-sb/voluntarysector/publications/1C/towards.html (1324 words)

	Voluntary Sector Training News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Their mission is to connect, develop and represent the sector's leaders, with a view to increasing the sector's impact and efficiency.
		Kate has many years experience of the voluntary sector having worked for a major charity for 8 years before starting her own successful business in Training and Development.
		She has worked in the private, public and voluntary sectors and is a qualified trainer.
	www.voluntarysectortraining.org.uk /trainers.htm (647 words)

	Voluntary Sector Assembly: Home
		The Voluntary Sector Assembly (The VSA) supports all Herefordshire community and voluntary groups to come together; to work collectively on issues of common concern.
		We aim to represent, promote and influence decision makers on behalf of the voluntary and community sector in Herefordshire; ensuring that the collective views of the sector is considered.
		Herefordshire Voluntary Action hosted one of only seven local consultation events being held in England to discuss the future of the 'third sector'.
	www.thevsa.org.uk (246 words)

	Hounslow Voluntary Sector (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		Representing the views of both funded and unfunded voluntary groups in the London Borough of Hounslow.
		The Committee is elected by the members and consists of representatives from community groups / voluntary organisations working in the borough.
		The forum works independently to represent the voluntary sector, and to provide it with support at all levels.
	www.hvsf.org.uk (133 words)

	MSc in Voluntary Sector Organisation
		This MSc is currently a long established postgraduate programme tailored to the needs of the voluntary sector and intended for those working in or with the voluntary or non profit sector in the UK and other industrialised countries.
		The compulsory courses are one half unit on the voluntary sector and one half unit on social policy.
		David Billis Bursaries in Voluntary Sector Organisation and Management were available to applicants who could demonstrate a commitment to the UK voluntary sector and need for financial support.
	www.lse.ac.uk /collections/CCS/study/msc_voluntary_sector.htm (627 words)

	Voluntary Sector Solutions fundraising consultancy
		Voluntary Sector Solutions has been established in the recognition that organisations often need a 'one stop shop' service to help them achieve their goals.
		Voluntary Sector Solutions works flexibly, professionally and efficiently, enabling clients to accomplish a wide range of activities.
		Voluntary Sector Solutions will donate 1% of pre-tax profits to charity, in line with Business in the Community's PerCent Club guidelines.
	www.voluntarysectorsolutions.com (110 words)

	Bexley Council - Voluntary Sector Compact
		The Bexley Voluntary Sector Compact includes an Executive Summary, which covers the background, aims, status and development of the Compact.
		Consultation documents should include, as appropriate, information about the purpose and remit of the consultation, the process, the amount of influence the consultees have, the feedback that can be expected and who is ultimately going to make the decision.
		Its purpose is to ensure that voluntary sector organisations have equal opportunity to participate in bids and that the process of selection is transparent and fair.
	www.bexley.gov.uk /about/voluntarysectorcompact/index.html (531 words)

	UNISON the public service union - At work: Community and voluntary
		UNISON is the largest union in the community and voluntary sector with more than 51 000 members working in every type of job across all grades.
		The National Executive Council’s report ‘Organising in the Community and Voluntary Sector’, approved by Conference six years ago, set out specific UNISON objectives for organising, recruiting and recognition at all levels of the union in this sector.
		This module will enable branches to plan recruitment and organising activity for members and potential members in the community and voluntary sector and in the private sector.
	www.unison.org.uk /voluntary/index.asp (641 words)

	Voluntary Sector Roundtable (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12)
		The VSR began in 1995 to bring about collaboration within the voluntary sector on issues of common concern.
		It has given leadership to three major initiaitves aimed at strengthening the sector's capacity and its relationship with the federal government:The Panel on Accountability and Governance in the Voluntary Sector (1998); Working Together (1999), and the Voluntary Sector Initiative (2000-2005).
		This report identified issues that should be the subject of further joint discussions, which led to the creation of the Voluntary Sector Initiative.
	www.vsr-trsb.net /main-e.html (129 words)

	Resources for the Voluntary Sector
		The voluntary sector glossary is developing into a good way of finding out about what is behind particular jargon.
		The latest news of relevance to those in the the voluntary sector, events listings for staff and trustees, further news sources.
		OpenCharityBlog is similar but is open to anyone involved in voluntary organisations to set up their own Blog pages.
	www.volresource.org.uk (812 words)

	Voluntary sector \| SocietyGuardian.co.uk
		Nov 22: David Cameron is to unveil his vision for the voluntary sector.
		Dec 6: Labour minister Ed Miliband says the government should celebrate the voluntary sector's role as the awkward squad.
		Nov 29: Being the voluntary sector is no excuse for not being business-like, particularly if you want access to public funds, says Hamish Davidson.
	society.guardian.co.uk /voluntary (465 words)

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