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UK Civil Society Almanac 2014David Kane, Senior Research Officer
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
161,266Voluntary organisations
Total income
£39.2 billionTotal spending
£38.0 billionNet assets
£104.8 billion
29% volunteer at least
once a month800,000Paid staff
Number of organisations
Trends since 2000(voluntary sector)
Source: NCVO/TSRC, Charity Commission
Sources of income
Income sources2000 – 2012(£ billions, real terms)
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 governmentChange in voluntary sector income from government between 2010/11 and 2011/12 (£ millions)
Source: NCVO/TSRC, Charity Commission
What was the experience of individual organisations?
Source: NCVO/TSRC, Charity Commission
Winners and losers: How did government income in 2011/12 compare with the previous year? (% of organisations, change in cash terms)
68% - not state funded in either year
Income from individuals
Change in voluntary sector income from individuals between 2010/11 and 2011/12 (%)
Spending
Expenditure of general charities, 2011/12 (£ billions)
Reserves
Voluntary sector reserve levels, 2000/01 - 2011/12 (£ billions, 2011/12 prices)
Liabilities & loans
Type of liabilities, 2011/12 (% of liabilities, excluding micro organisations)
Paid WorkforceVoluntary Sector employees, 2001 – 2013 (headcount)
VolunteeringProportion of people formally volunteering, 2001 – 2012/13 (% of respondents)
Counting the Cuts: What next?Charlotte Ravenscroft, Head of Policy & Research
Contents
Central and local government spendingCounting the cuts – our previous forecastsWhy does it matter?What NCVO members tell us Policy choicesCounting the cuts – a new forecast
Central and local government spending
Change in central and local government spending from 2010/11 (£ billions)
Excludes: social security; interest payments; capital spending
Source data: OBR
Counting the cuts – our previous forecasts
• Proportionate scenario• Contract winning scenario• Disproportionate scenario
Counting the cuts – our previous forecasts
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
Counting the cuts – what next?