We are proud to launch our sixth State of the Sector survey for voluntary, community, faith and social enterprise organisations across Warwickshire and Solihull.
The profile of the Sector has never been greater, and we want to keep it this way. The survey explores key areas such as finances, volunteering and partnerships. It is only by understanding what is happening in communities, and what is facing you in the future, that CAVA, the public sector and funders can understand where to put our efforts to support you.
CAVA uses the findings to inform local government, funders and the public of the scale and impact of the Sector. Findings from previous surveys have proved invaluable to individual organisations for a range of activities including lobbying and fundraising. To see the findings from previous State of the Sector surveys visit here.
Our last report in 2023 estimated that there were around 13,000 VCFSE organisations operating across Warwickshire and Solihull, a slight decrease to previous years, three quarters of these are small in size. We also estimated that the economic impact of volunteering was a staggering £892,700,000 annually.
The report had a theme of the cost of living, and you told us that demand continued to rise with income falling, however you also said that you were able to reach communities in more and different ways, and that you were more confident about sharing your organisational impact.
The survey takes 20-25 minutes to complete, so get a cuppa ready. We know your time is precious, and we value everybody’s contribution, from organisations small and large, volunteers, trustees, and staff. The closing date is Wednesday, 9th July 2025, and all organisations completing the full survey can choose to be entered into a prize draw with a chance to win one of six £50 Love2Shop vouchers!
The survey is being administered on behalf of CAVA by Tiller Research Ltd. Your responses are confidential. Personal information will not be shared with any other party and will only be used to administer the prize draw unless you opt-in to future contact.
CAVA’s Chair of Trustees, Clare Spiers said “Understanding the impact and challenges, and helping you to respond, has never been more important to CAVA. These reports do a huge amount to raise the voice of the Sector and explore how we view and serve our communities now and in the future. I would urge all organisations to be part of this important piece of research.”
