We would like to say a MASSIVE thank you to everyone who participated in the State of the Sector survey last month!
The final State of the Sector report will be available early March 2023. Click this link for our main State of the Sector page.
A Brief Overview
Every two years, on behalf of the Hampshire CVS Network, available via this link, Action Hampshire sends out the State of the Sector survey to voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Hampshire, with the aim to understand the opportunities and challenges facing the sector.
Launched on 2nd December, this year’s survey focusses on the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. By cost-of-living crisis, we are referring to the increasing costs of essential items and services, which are rising much faster than average household income; a situation which began in October 2021 (Hourston, n.d.). In previous years we have focussed on a variety of topics impacting the VCSE sector, but with the impact of the current crisis being so acutely felt we are making this the primary force behind this research. If you require further support with the cost of living crisis, you can get support through our frequently updated cost of living webpage, which can be viewed on our website via this link.
We have completed an initial analysis of the data from the first two weeks of the survey collection, to provide a snapshot of what you have been reporting so far. The findings are presented in the blog post via this link. These cover impacts to finances, staff, volunteers and services, and looks into the impact this may have on the future of VCSE organisations.
