UK Civil Society Almanac 2014 David Kane, Senior Research Officer, NCVO Supported by:

Fast facts 900,000 civil society organisations Universities | Co-operatives | Community interest companies | Trade unions | Housing Associations | Independent schools | Community groups | Political parties | Faith groups | Financial mutuals 161,266 Voluntary organisations Total income £39.2 billion Total spending £38.0 billion Net assets £104.8 billion 29% volunteer at least once a month 800,000 Paid staff

Trends since 2000 (voluntary sector) Source: NCVO/TSRC, Charity Commission

Sources of income Income sources 2000 – 2012 (£ billions, real terms)

Counting the cuts – our previous forecasts

Changes to income sources 2010/11 to 2011/12 Percentage change in voluntary sector’s real and cash income by source 2010/11 to 2011/12 (%) Source: NCVO/TSRC, Charity Commission

Change in income from government Change in voluntary sector income from government between 2010/11 and 2011/12 (£ millions) Source: NCVO/TSRC, Charity Commission

Income from individuals Change in voluntary sector income from individuals between 2010/11 and 2011/12 (%)

Counting the cuts – what next?

What NCVO members tell us Cumulative impact of cuts for communities and those most in need Move from grants to contracts…to bigger/more generic/PBR contracts Procurement focussed on lowest price, not quality

What NCVO members tell us Charging for services Partnership/consortia development Social investment - not a viable option for most

Policy choices Review of open public services Retain grant funding & make contracts more accessible Training on Social Value Act & forthcoming procurement reforms Improve government spending data