PROJECT AIM

To develop a common CVS Network approach to collection, analysis and publication of data about the voluntary sector, locally and nationally. The project will mean:

• CVS will have improved knowledge and understanding of the voluntary sector along with increased understanding and recognition for the CVS Network amongst stakeholders
• Stakeholders for the voluntary sector will have improved access to accurate and up to date information about the voluntary sector
• Voluntary and community organisations will have better information in order to deliver better services.
• CVS and partners will spend less time gathering information that is already available so releasing resources to delivering services
• CVS will be better recognised and valued by stakeholders as experts on the local voluntary sector
• There will be increased operational quality in and consistency of information across the CVS Network

FUNDING ALLOCATED £638,580

DYNAMIC INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES OUTCOMES TO WHICH IT WILL CONTRIBUTE

• Voluntary and community sector action is more vibrant, connected with communities and able to champion change
• Voluntary and community sector organisations are better managed, better governed and deliver better services
• Improved equalities knowledge and practice is witnessed across the voluntary and community sectors

DOWNLOADS FOR MORE INFORMATION

SVA Programme Briefing (April 08 Submission to Big Lottery)
Managing Intelligence Project Plan (April 08 Submission to BIG Lottery)
Managing Intelligence Timeline (April 08 Submission to BIG Lottery)

Historic drafts of the plans are also available from the Download Manager here