What are the drivers of demand for services in this sector taking into account the needs of different groups?

Background

CSY is keen to develop its evidence base in order to better understand how it can best support the growth and resilience of the voluntary, community and social enterprise sectors to foster a strong and healthy civil society.

Next steps

Get in touch with csa@dcms.gov.uk

Source

This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:

DCMS areas of research interest GOV UK

Related UKRI funded projects

  • Reconstructing Social Enterprise

    The coalition government in the UK has promised SE a major role in the restructuring and future delivery of public services, and legislation has been promised to in order that SEs can better compete against public and pr...

    Funded by: ESRC

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project discusses the role of social enterprises in public service delivery, which is relevant to understanding the drivers of demand in the sector, but it does not fully address the needs of different groups.

  • IMPROVING ACCESS TO AND USE OF ORGANISATION-LEVEL DATA ON THE THIRD SECTOR AND CIVIL SOCIETY

    The voluntary sector is widely acknowledged as containing very large numbers of organisations that make an enormous contribution to well-being and social cohesion in the UK. It encompasses charities, social enterprises, ...

    Funded by: ESRC

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project aims to improve access to data on third sector and civil society organisations, which could help in understanding the drivers of demand, but it does not directly address the question.

  • The Heart Of The Community (HOTC)

    Our project, The Heart of the Community, is a website and forum to create and grow a thriving Community Shop network based upon active volunteer participation. By reducing resident's exposure to Covid-19 and addressing l...

    Funded by: Innovate UK

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project focuses on creating and growing a community network to address local needs and engage volunteers, aligning with the question's emphasis on understanding the drivers of demand for services in the sector.

  • Change in the making: A dynamic and relational landscape of voluntary action

    'Change in the Making' is an exciting and unique study of change in the third sector over time. To our knowledge, nothing like it has been attempted elsewhere, and the changes and challenges in the operating environment ...

    Funded by: ESRC

  • COVID-19 and VCSE organisations response

    According to a recent government report (DCMS 06/05/2020) the Voluntary Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector is "fighting for survival", with increased demand for its services, whilst simultaneously fa...

    Funded by: COVID

  • Developing methods to Evidence 'Social enterprise as a public health intervention'

    This application is driven by recent thinking about the potential for social enterprise to operate between, and in partnership with, traditional private and state sectors in addressing the societal challenge of persisten...

    Funded by: MRC

  • Changing Landscapes for the Third Sector: Enhancing Knowledge and Informing Practice

    The Changing Landscapes for the Third Sector project brings together a new body of dynamic research on the third sector, in order to exchange knowledge and data of relevance to the future development of the sector. Shari...

    Funded by: ESRC

  • Brokering Employer Sponsored Volunteering Strategies: Creating effective engagement between employers and third sector organisations

    A core aspect of the evolving corporate social responsibility (CSR) agenda has been the emergence of Employer Sponsored Volunteering (ESV) schemes, whereby organisations encourage their staff to participate in a range of...

    Funded by: ESRC

    Why might this be relevant?

    The project focuses on creating an effective brokerage model for ESV activities, aligning business drivers with third sector needs.

  • Democratic renewal in Civil Society Organisations

    It is often argued Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) are central to a vibrant, democratic society. Charities, voluntary groups, community associations, and informal networks of like-minded individuals, are praised for b...

    Funded by: ESRC

  • eGovernment - Social Enterprises and Socio-Technical Perspectives

    The research is located with the eGovernment domain and comprises of two inter-related aspects that combine the expertise of the mentors and the nominated fellow. First, exploring in depth the role of social enterprises ...

    Funded by: ESRC

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