Local Voluntary Action & Public Sector Funding Survey 2010

1. Local Voluntary Action & Public Sector Funding Survey 2010

2011 is going to be a very challenging year for the local voluntary sector. As part of the preparations for this, Greater Manchester Centre for Voluntary Organisation(GMCVO) is mapping the public sector funding cuts that have already occurred and/or are expected to occur and what impact this would have on Greater Manchester Voluntary organisations.

Please help us to help you by taking couple of minutes to complete this survey. The Extended deadline for this survey is Monday 1st November 2010 (5pm).

However, if you are unable to meet this deadline, please still do try completing this survey, as this information will be very useful to GMCVO in lobbying,informing policy and holding discussions with policy makers at a national level on the issues experienced by the Greater Manchester Voluntary sector.

Note: Organisations who have previously completed this survey need not to make another response.

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* 1. Has your organisation already experienced any public sector funding cuts this year(2009-2010)

Yes

Dont Know

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* 2. If you have answered yes to Q1, how did this impact on your organisation? (tick all that apply)

Your organisation now delivering less activity

Closure of Services(resulting in un-met need)

Loss of staff

Reduction in resources for staff training

Organisation forced to merge

Organisation at risk of closure

Other (please specify)

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* 3. Does your organisation expect losing any potential public sector funding post April 2011?

Yes

Maybe

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* 4. If you have answered yes or maybe to Q3, What impact is this likely to have on your organisation? (Tick all that apply)

Your organisation will deliver less activity

Closure of Services(resulting in un-met need)

Loss of staff

Reduction in resources for staff training

Organisation forced to merge

Organisation at risk of closure

Other (please specify)

In order for us to understand which type of organisations are giving which responses can you please answer the following questions.

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* 5. Which district(s) of Greater Manchester does your organisation work in?

All of Greater Manchester

Bolton

Bury

Manchester

Oldham

Rochdale

Salford

Stockport

Tameside

Trafford

Wigan

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* 6. Would you be willing to take part in future events, research or consultations over this issue?

Yes

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* 7. If so please provide contact details...

Name:

Organisation:

Telephone:

Email:

Thank you very much for your time in completing this survey.