User led organisations and sustainability Sue Dovey, Action Hampshire
What do we mean by sustainability?
Sustainability is… Being able to endure and survive. It is not just about money – or about size.
Elements that increase sustainability Finance Other resources Staff/ delivery capacity Strong governance Reputation A plan
How to increase sustainability Cutting costs Increase income Change business model
Cutting costs Will probably not be enough alone May reduce your capacity
Increasing income Find other grants Contracts – directly or in consortia Trading Fundraising All of the above
Changing the model Trading Partnerships Mergers Closing down
Before you work with others To be an effective partner you need to strengthen your own organisation first
Support from Action Hampshire Workshops on increasing/ diversifying funding Workshops on governance and management Individual organisational healthchecks Disseminate information Partner finder
Any questions?