Third Sector Overview of Devon

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1 Third Sector Overview of Devon 2016 Devon Voluntary Action Third Sector Overview of Devon

2 Foreword I am delighted to introduce an update to our Third Sector Overview of Devon, first issued in September This report provides an updated profile of the voluntary sector in Devon and the contribution it makes to the economy. This report is intended to be a useful source of information for Statutory Agencies and the voluntary sector providing background information and evidence to support the on-going development of services. DeVA is a Devon wide partnership of locally based organisations supporting the voluntary sector, building vibrant, healthy communities. We offer help, advice, training and support to voluntary and community sector groups across Devon and support the engagement of the sector. Our aims are to: Provide high quality, consistent services to support the development of voluntary and community organisations and volunteers working in Devon. Enable a strong voice from the sector both locally and county-wide. Support groups in sharing knowledge and spreading expertise. Support and develop leadership within the voluntary and community sector in the County. Act as a conduit between the sector and public and private agencies to ensure a partnership approach to developing solutions for our communities. Promote volunteering across Devon. Support communities to find and deliver their own solutions. We hope that you find this report informative and useful. Co-chairs of DeVA Caroline Leaver and Pat Sawyer March 2016 Devon Voluntary Action Third Sector Overview of Devon

3 Executive Summary Evidence for the information contained here is based on that which DeVA collects through our ongoing work with voluntary groups, not for profit organisations, community groups and social enterprises throughout the county, supplemented by The Charity Commission and other sources. DeVA has information on 4,185 not for profit groups based in or providing services in Devon. The Charity Commission has 3,813 Devon charities registered. The changes shown in this report reflect DeVA s continuing commitment to understanding the not for profit sector in Devon. The higher numbers of organisations compared to the 2014 report is partly because of DeVA s increased knowledge of the sector and more accurate intelligence as well as our work supporting new groups develop. The main headlines from the report are: Teignbridge is the district with the most voluntary and community groups with 718 based in the area and 856 providing services. In Devon there are more Registered Charities per 1000 people compared to the whole of the UK. An estimated 87% of the groups in Devon, that DeVA has contact, with are Registered Charities. The most common service provided by Registered Charities within Devon is Education and Training. There are 1814 Charities in Devon provide Education and Training Services The most common beneficiary are Children and Young People with 2128 Registered Charities working with, or for, Children and Young People in different ways e.g. Pre-schools, Scouts/Guides, Parent and Teacher Associations. The majority of Registered Charities (83%) in Devon are Micro or Small with an income of below 100,000. Only 5% have an income above 500,000 There is an estimated 59,192 formal volunteers in Devon which donate 118,384 hours a week and 74 million annual contribution. 4.9% of the employed working population in Devon work in the Voluntary Sector. The majority of the patterns in this report are unchanged. Compared to the 2014 report we show a 10% increase of VCS groups in Devon. Introduction Evidence for the information contained here is based on that which DeVA collects through our ongoing work with voluntary groups, not for profit organisations, community groups and social enterprises throughout the county, supplemented by The Charity Commission and other sources. DeVA has information on 4,185 not for profit groups based in or providing services in Devon. The Charity Commission has 3,813 Devon charities registered. The changes shown in this report reflect DeVA s continuing commitment to understanding the not for profit sector in Devon. The higher numbers of organisations compared to the 2014 report is partly because of DeVA s increased knowledge of the sector and more accurate intelligence as well as our work supporting new groups develop. We maintain additional extensive information on groups, including number of volunteers and employees and detailed structure information. We are able to look at analyse the data in many ways. Devon Voluntary Action Third Sector Overview of Devon

4 DeVA makes extensive use of our information to: Communicate with and inform groups Develop services to support groups and to provide intelligence to inform commissioners on our sector in Devon Our local knowledge enables us to focus our support to that needed by groups working within Devon. As you will see from the information in the report we have significant numbers of groups who are small and local, the support required by these groups is different from larger organisations. These smaller groups provide the resilience needed to ensure our communities thrive. Support needs for smaller groups leans towards a more personalised approach, whilst the support needed by larger organisations relates to enabling them to engage with procurement and contract processes. Local Context Devon is the third largest county in England. It has an estimated population of 765,300 people (Devon Facts and Figures, population estimates) Devon has two coastlines and two moors (Dartmoor and Exmoor). The two moors cover a large part of the county. Dartmoor National Park covers 368 square miles and Exmoor National Park square miles. The majority of the population is centred around the 28 market and coastal towns and the city of Exeter. Devon s character is mixed with some urbanised areas and some dispersed rural areas with sparse populations and market towns. This gives rise to challenges and opportunities for delivering services, which is strengthened by our vibrant communities. Devon has an estimated population of 765,300 people (2014) Figure 1: The Age Profile of Devon (2014) Source data Devon County Council, Devon Facts and Figures Devon Voluntary Action Third Sector Overview of Devon

5 Devon, generally, has a good life-expectancy, but there are areas of significant deprivation and exclusion in all of the 8 districts and in specific communities. Dispersed, small settlements in Devon bring problems such as isolation and poor accessibility. This is particularly an issue in areas with poor public transport. This can affect the voluntary sector, as distances travelled by beneficiaries of groups are often quite large and public transport links are not always effective or available and costs are high. In Devon there is also poor access to social housing and there are many homes that do not meet the decent homes standard. (Devon County Council Impact Assessment, 2011). KEY (Person by Hectare Figure 2: The Estimated Population Density of each of the 8 Districts in Devon (person by hectare) (2012) Source data Devon Facts and Figures Map from: The data shows that West Devon in the largest area with the smallest population. Some areas will have a lower population density and people could be further away from crucial services, with declining public transport provision. Devon Voluntary Action Third Sector Overview of Devon

6 Districts 402 Torridge 418 North Devon 526 West Devon 592 South Hams 718 Teignbridge 347 Mid Devon 417 East Devon 355 Exeter 559 Torridge 616 North Devon 657 West Devon Teignbridge South Hams 491 Mid Devon 532 East Devon 487 Exeter Figure 3: Number of Voluntary and Community Groups based in each District of Devon. The numbers of groups based and providing services in Exeter and Torridge is based on the data we have currently on our database. See Note 2. Source data: VC Connect Map from: Figure 4: Number of Voluntary and Community Groups Providing Services in each District. Source data: VC Connect Map from: Devon Voluntary Action Third Sector Overview of Devon

7 Districts Teignbridge is the district with the most voluntary and community groups with 718 based in the area and 856 providing services. Using our database to separate groups into districts we are able to see how many voluntary and community groups are based in each district (figure 3) and providing services in each district (from current information) (figure 4). As you can see from figures 3 and 4 (on page 6), there are generally more groups providing services in each district than the number of groups based in the districts, confirming that groups do not need to be based in a district to provide services for that district. Low ratios in figure 3 are not indicative of lower numbers of services in an area it is an indication of higher population density. Communities have common service needs from the sector. Where population density is high these needs can be met by a single group or a lower number of groups. In market towns the same needs exist but group sizes are smaller. Providers are still needed in each community regardless of the sustainability challenges this can create. Figure 5: The Number of Voluntary and Community Groups per 1000 People based in each District in Devon Source data: VC Connect 4 Given the dispersed population in the rural areas the ratio of groups relative to the population they serve is higher. (See Figure 5) Devon Voluntary Action Third Sector Overview of Devon

8 Legal Status The total number of groups in Devon, that we are in contact with, is 4, % of these are Registered Charities. A B C D E F G 87% of groups in Devon are Registered Charities Figure 6: The Percentage of Legal Structures of Voluntary and Community Groups in Devon (estimated) Some groups have more than one legal status. Source data VC Connect Data collected from the DeVA database gives a profile of the legal structure of the voluntary and community groups in Devon. The most common structure in Devon is a Registered Charity (87%). This indicates that some groups are not regulated by a formal body such as the Charity Commission. H

9 Comparison with the other Counties in the South West In Devon there are more Registered Charities per 1000 people compared to the whole of the UK. Figure 7: The Number of Registered Charities in some of the South West regions per 1000 people. Source data: 2011 Census, NCVO Civil Society Almanac 2014 Devon has more Registered Charities per 1000 people than the average of whole of the UK. Devon has 4.9 registered charities per 1000 people whereas the UK average is 2.5 which shows that Devon has a vibrant voluntary and community sector. Income The majority of Registered Charities (83%) in Devon are Micro or Small with an income of below 100,000. Size Income Micro Less than 10,000 Small 10,000 to 100,000 Medium 100,000 to 1 million Large 1 million to 10 million Major More than 10 million Figure 8: The Definition of Size of Registered Charities with their income. Source data: NCVO Civil Society Almanac 2013

10 83% of Registered Charities in Devon are SMALL or MICRO 5% of Registered Charities in Devon have an income above 500K Figure 9: The size of registered charities with their income Source data: The Charity Commission, NCVO Civil Society Almanac 2015 (Voluntary sector organisations: income indicators, 2009/10) Figure 9 we can see that Devon has the same pattern and correlation of income as the whole of the UK.

11 Below the charity registration level Above the charity registration level Figure 10: Income of Registered Charities in Devon: Source data: The Charity Commission The Charities Act 2006 raised the threshold above which registration is required with the Charity Commission from 1,000 to 5,000. This change was intended to reduce administration costs for smaller charities. Figure 10 shows a significant number of charities which are below the threshold. Those currently registered with turnovers below the threshold still remain on the register. However, the red columns to the left in figure 10 are indicative of the number which will now be excluded from registration in the future. There are a growing number of unregistered charities subject to charity law but operating outside of the regulatory framework provided by the Charity Commission. Of those who have a turnover of less than 500K, 65% have a turnover below 25K.

12 Services Provided In Devon, the most common service provided by Registered Charities is Education and Training. Figure 11: The Number of Registered Charities in Devon Providing Different Services. Some charities provide more than one service. Source data: The Charity Commission This wide range of services provided by the voluntary sector highlights the variety of experience and expertise. The top 5 services provided by the Registered Charities in Devon are: 1. Education and Training 2. General Charitable Purposes 3. Sport 4. Arts/Culture/Heritage and Science 5. Religious Activities The Education and Training category contains: Uniform Groups e.g. Scouts, Guides Pre-schools and Playgroups Parent and Teacher Associations Educational Foundations Public/Independent Schools amongst others The category of General Charitable Purpose covers groups such as: Heath and Social Care Financial aid for those in need Village Halls

13 In Devon 1,113 Registered Charities are for General Charitable Purposes In Devon 1,814 Registered Charities are for Education and Training Beneficiaries The most common beneficiary in Devon is Children and Young People which correlates with the fact that education and training groups are the most common service provided. Figure 12: The Number of Registered Charities in Devon that Work with Different Client Groups. Some registered charities have more than one client group. Source data: The Charity Commission 2015 The top 5 beneficiaries that Registered Charities provide services for in Devon are: 1. Children and Young People 2. General Public 3. Older People 4. People with Disabilities 5. Other Charities and Voluntary Bodies, including bodies providing funding to groups within the voluntary sector This confirms that the voluntary sector in Devon provides valuable services to a variety people with very different needs.

14 Other Defined Groups includes the following, but is not exclusive: People with Mental Health Difficulties Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Victims of Crime and Domestic Violence Carers Substance Misusers Homeless Travellers and Gypsies In Devon 2,128 Registered Charities work with Children and Young People Volunteers There are an estimated 59,192 volunteers in Devon. Current estimates show 59,192 volunteers in organisations in Devon The average number of volunteers in a Devon group is 14 This figure doesn t include informal volunteering, for example babysitting for a friend or checking on an elderly neighbour.

15 A B C D E F Figure 13: Percentage of Voluntary and Community Groups in Devon with Different Number of Volunteers. Source data: VC Connect 2015 The sector predominantly uses volunteers to deliver its services. Only 4% of the sector provides its service without through the use of volunteers. There are an estimated 31,255 formal volunteers in Devon. This is calculated from numbers from our database (see note 3). These volunteers give their time, expertise and experience to local and national groups and their service users. This not only helps the groups but also helps the individual. Many people also volunteer their time to become a Trustee of a charity. Trustees have control and responsibility of all aspects of their charity including financial and employment. Volunteering can support successful transition into employment through developing skills, confidence, self-esteem, motivation to work, office skills and IT capability just as examples (Volunteering: a valuable pathway to employability, NCVO, 2013).

16 The Economic Value of Volunteers If volunteers give 2 hours of their time a week they contribute to 118,384 hours or 1,491,638 per week (based on Devon mean wage). If the 59,192 (see note 3) volunteers in Devon give 2 hours of their time a week, they contribute to 118,384 hours per week in total. The hours donated by volunteers each week are equal to 1,491,638. This weekly value is equal to an annual contribution of 74,581,920 (see note 4). If each volunteer in Devon helps 2 hours a week they would contribute 118,384 hours a week 74 million annual contribution Volunteers give their time, to help voluntary and community groups. These figures give an indication of the true value of volunteers and the voluntary sector and how much they are contributing within the community economically. The Voluntary Sector and Employment in Devon In 2011 it was estimated that there were 29,000 full time equivalent jobs in the voluntary sector in Devon. 76% or 589,246 of the working population in Devon are employed (Devonomics- Employment-rate Q2, /14). The 29,000 full time equivalent jobs in Devon works out at 4.9%. This shows the importance of the sector for the economy in Devon. 4.9% of the working population in Devon works in the Voluntary Sector

17 Figure 14: The percentage of the working population employed in the Voluntary Sector Source data: NCVO UK Civil Society Almanac 2015 How many people work in voluntary sector (UK statistics), Supporting a strong civil society in Devon - The case for continued investment in The Devon Association of Councils for Voluntary Service (DACVS, 2011) (Devon employees in the Voluntary Sector, Devonomics- Employment Rate (Devon employment rate figures) This shows that the Voluntary Sector in Devon employs a larger percentage of the population compared to the UK average.

18 Notes Note 1. Population density of each district in Devon (people per hectare) East Devon Exeter Mid Devon North Devon South Hams Teignbridge Torridge West Devon Note 2. Districts and Number of Groups: DeVA records groups across Devon on its database. Exeter and Torridge are not DeVA partners and therefore information may be incomplete. To ensure integrity we have used other sources for example the Charity Commission website. Using the Charity Commission website we used the following key words with the criteria Charity Name, Charity Objects and Charity Activities. Key word Number of registered charities Exeter 316 Torridge 26 Bideford 40 Torrington 30 Holsworthy 28 Note 3. Number of Volunteers Estimation: Number of volunteers (estimated) 17,567 Groups that answered the question how many volunteers have you got 1,157 (*This is an estimated number as we have bands of volunteers on our VC Connect database: 1-5, 6-10, 11-20, 21-50, 50+. The minimum number was used is 27.6% of the total number of groups on our database (4185) To round up the numbers, divide the number by 27.6 and multiply by 100. This gives us: Number of volunteers 16,337 59,192 Number of groups 1,157 4,185 Note 4. Economic Value of Volunteering If each volunteer does 2 hours a week: Volunteers Weekly Hours 118,384 Number of volunteers 59,192 Number of groups 3919 (based in Devon) The mean hourly pay is in Devon (Office for National Statistics - Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, 2013, Provisional Results). The hours contributed by volunteers each week equals 1,491,638. 1,491,638 multiplied by 50 weeks per year is - 74,581,920

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