Following our sector survey carried out between 25 April and 10 June, please click here to access our Sector Survey Report.

We are pleased to report that:

• 69% of organisations reported a greater awareness of VAS compared to 3 years ago.
• Satisfaction scores of VAS services are mainly either ‘very satisfied’ or ‘satisfied.

If you have any comments, or would like further information, please contact carol@vas-swindon.org

The key findings from the report were:

• 72% have seen an increase in demand for services.
• 82% hold reserves:
  • 14% less than 3 months (9)
  • 39% 3-6 months (25)
  • 14% 6-12 months (9)
  • 12% 12+ months (8)
• 11 organisations hold no reserves.
• 52% have had to look for additional funding at the same time as managing an increase in demand.
• Skills currently lacking:
  • 47% fundraising
  • 36% social media
  • 26% website
  • 26% marketing
• Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) – 31 groups are interested in help from VAS to further develop this area.
• 69% of organisations reported a greater awareness of VAS compared to 3 years ago, with 30% about the same.