Research and reporting
South West Forum often undertakes research projects, sometimes on behalf on partner organisations. Below are links to current SWF reports. For more information please contact Sue Harding, Information and Communications Officer, either by email or on 01392 823758.If you are having trouble opening your pdf file please save it to your hard drive first and open it from there.
Events and conference reports are available to download here
Real partnerships - Real impact
This new publication provides a snapshot of partnership working that has had an impact where it counts on the ground, for local residents. (1.95MB PDF)
Posted: 08/07/10
A Thriving and Vibrant Third Sector
This publication demonstrates the breadth and range of services provided by third sector Infrastructure organisations and the essential contribution they make to the health and well being of people in our neighbourhoods. (1.2MB PDF)
Posted: 01/07/10
When it matters
Six case studies showing how frontline voluntary and community organisations are responding to needs in a recession. Voluntary and community action: there when it matters. (620 KB PDF)
Posted: 01/07/10
When it matters: voluntary and community action in the SW
Q. What do VCOs offer in a time of recession? A. Practical help - when it matters. (600KB PDF)
Posted: 18/05/09
A thriving and vibrant third sector: the value of infrastructure organisations
This publication demonstrates the breadth and range of services provided by third sector Infrastructure organisations and the essential contribution they make to the health and well being of opeople in our neighbourhoods. Foreword by Keith Robinson, Chair of the Stronger Communities Programme Board of the Regional Improvement and Efficiency Partnership. (1.2MB PDF)
Posted: 18/05/09
Community Crunch
South West Forum report on the impact of recession on SW Voluntary and Community organisations (170KB PDF)
Posted: 10/01/09
Contracts Cuts and Closures
Report on the result of SWF's 2008 Funding Survey.
Has funding for SW VCO's fallen?
For most respondents, it had.
(250KB PDF)
Posted: 01/12/08
Engagement in Local Area Agreements
In partnership with Government Office SW and Black SW Network, SWF conducted research on voluntary and community sector engagement in Local Area Agreements in 2008. (550KB PDF)
Posted: 12/11/08
Provision and Potential - main report
Produced by Hannah Reynolds Associates.
The main findings from the mapping study.
Posted: 03/08/06
Capacity to Deliver (Full report)
Background to the study
Hannah Reynolds Associates was commissioned by the South West Forum to undertake a study of the voluntary and community infrastructure in the South West in March 2001. The study progress and process were overseen by a Study Steering Group of members of the South West Forum.
Brief for the study
Describe the current scale, extent and nature of the voluntary sector infrastructure in the South West, identifying gaps in the infrastructure relating to geography; communities of interest; types of services; level of service in relation to need; other needs.
Identify the action needed by funding and policy-making bodies and the voluntary sector itself to secure and maintain a comprehensive and effective voluntary sector infrastructure.
Posted: 16/11/04
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