UK Civil Society Almanac 2014

David Kane, Senior Research Officer, NCVO

Supported by:

Fast facts

900,000civil society organisationsUniversities | Co-operatives | Community interest

companies | Trade unions | Housing Associations | Independent schools | Community groups | Political

parties | Faith groups | Financial mutuals

161,266Voluntary organisations

Total income

£39.2 billionTotal spending

£38.0 billionNet assets

£104.8 billion

29% volunteer at least once a month

800,000Paid staff

Trends since 2000(voluntary sector)

Source: NCVO/TSRC, Charity Commission

Sources of income

Income sources2000 – 2012(£ billions, real terms)

Counting the cuts – our previous forecasts

Changes to income sources2010/11 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