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Sector Support NEL Survey 2026
Welcome to our Sector Support NEL Snapshot Survey 2026.
If you have accessed our services during the past 12 months, we would be grateful if you could take a few minutes to complete this short survey.
All responses will be treated confidentially, and the feedback you provide will help inform our future planning and support the ongoing improvement of our services.
Your views matter. Please take a few moments to share your experiences and help us better understand the needs of organisations across our borough.
Thank you in advance for taking part. Your feedback will play an important role in shaping the support, resources, and opportunities we can offer in the future.
The survey closes on
Wednesday 30th September 2026
, so don't miss the opportunity to have your say and help shape future support for organisations across NEL.
1.
Contact Details (Optional)
Name
Organisation
Email
Funding
*
2.
Which of the following funding support services have you accessed from us:
(Required.)
Funding search
Check and review of funding bids
Targeted email from a member of our team
Funding training webinars
Funding fair
Newsletter
Other (please specify)
3.
Please tell us the impact of the funding support you have received from us?
Governance
*
4.
Have you accessed governance support from:
(Required.)
Sector Support NEL
Other local governance support
Other national governance support
5.
How would you rate the strength of your organisations current governance practices:
Excellent - for example we follow the charity governance code
Good - we feel confident in our governance practices
Fairly confident - we know we have some room for improvement
We need help!
6.
Would your staff/volunteers benefit from any of the following support:
Trustee/Director roles and responsibilities guidance
A deeper understanding of charity governance
A health check of your current practices
Any other, please specify below:
7.
Are there any barriers that would prevent you accessing governance support?
Lack of time
Not a priority
Lack of confidence
Any other, please specify below:
8.
Please tell us the impact of any governance support you have received from us.
Capacity Building
*
9.
Have you received any of the following support from us:
(Required.)
Training for staff/trustees
Developing leadership and governance skills
Improving fundraising capability
Improving data collection systems
Strengthening governance
Improving monitoring and impact measurement
Supporting collaborations and partnership working
Succession planning for key roles
Networking opportunities/introductions
10.
Please tell us the impact of any capacity building support you have received from us.
Challenges and Opportunities
11.
What would you consider to be the most pertinent challenges and opportunities for either your organisation or the VCSE sector in NEL in the coming year?
12.
What, if any, support do you think your organisation may need to meet these challenges and/or take advantage of future opportunities?
Testimonials request
13.
If you have accessed any of our services, support, events or training and would be happy to, please leave your testimonial below (please include your name and organisation):
14.
Please tick the box to give consent to use your testimonial, name and organisation in our communications.
Yes
Thank you for taking part in this short survey of our services; we appreciate your time and will use your feedback to improve our services.
