Charities urged to have their say in 3SG’s Annual Third Sector Survey
The Bath and North East Somerset annual Third Sector Survey has been released this week, with the added opportunity for local charities to have an in-depth discussion with one of the 3SG team.
Becky Brooks, Director at 3SG explains: “3SG has decided to rename the annual survey ‘Members’ Voice’, because we really wanted to get across to member organisations that this is an opportunity to take a deep dive into the challenges the Sector is facing and the importance of that voice being heard. Really getting into the detail of this will help us greatly in the work that we are doing to support local charities in the year ahead.
“This year’s survey will be asking questions around integration with the NHS, local authority relationships and commissioning, subjects such as digital technology and AI - and how the sector does or doesn’t use it - and of course issues such as funding and the recruitment of volunteers. We’ll also be asking about how organisations are reporting social impact and questions related to projects we are currently working on at 3SG, on subjects such as social prescribing, inclusion and diversity.
“The responses give us a genuine understanding of how the Sector is doing and whilst we know everyone is extremely busy, we would be so grateful for a representative from your charity to take time to respond so that we have a really clear picture of what is needed going forward and can advocate for this on your behalf.”
Members will still be able to fill out the survey as usual online, or alternatively can book a session with one of the 3SG team to talk through the survey, one to one. It will also give charities the opportunity to speak freely to a member of the team. Sessions can be booked by filling out the Calendly link here.
The survey is conducted by 3SG, an independent charity with five employees and a membership network of over 240 charities, social enterprises and community groups in the area. As the infrastructure organisation for B&NES, 3SG offers 1:1 support, training, events and networking opportunities for its members.
Every local organisation is encouraged to respond to the short survey by 5pm on Tuesday, 10th December 2023.
The B&NES Third Sector Survey has been carried out every year since 2020, with survey findings of significant importance to inform 3SG’s priorities in supporting the local Third Sector in the year ahead. This research will also be used to advocate for the sector by demonstrating to decision-makers and funders the challenges the local Third Sector is currently facing, and the support needed to continue this vital work.
The data from the survey will be analysed by 3SG and the findings will be shared in January 2025. To be notified of the findings, please subscribe here to the 3SG weekly newsletter.
Please complete the short survey here and encourage other organisations to complete it also (please only one member of the team per charity). For further information or support to complete the survey, please email: contact@3sg.org.uk
*The Third Sector includes registered charities, associations, cooperatives, self-help groups, churches, community groups and social enterprises.
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