Viewfinder 9
The latest Viewfinder survey looks at awareness of the role and functions of the new Charity Commission and preparedness for the new regulations in terms of governance and financial systems; the impact of the Code of Good Governance in organisations; views on collaborative working and mergers; the impact of the economic recession now and in the next 12 months and opportunities for volunteering.
Key Findings
- 94% of respondents are aware that the new regulator of charities has been established and 86.9% are aware that all charitable organisations operating in Northern Ireland will have to register with the new Commission.
- 52.6% have used the Code of Good Governance to help improve the governance in their organisation.
- 210 respondents (84.7%) are currently collaborating with other organisations on projects, whilst 32 organisations (12.7%) are working towards merging with another organisation.
- In the next 12 months 19 organisations (8.3%) anticipate a merger with another organisation and 183 (78.2%) have indicated that they will work collaboratively.
- 58.7% of organisations are confident of meeting demand for their services, at a time when 52.9% have seen an increase in demand for services.
- 60% of respondents reported that they had been negatively impacted by the current recession.
- 121 organisations (48.8%) reported that they had witnessed an increase in demand for volunteering opportunities.
More information
The Viewfinder 9 questionnaire was circulated to 896 NICVA member organisations in September 2010 and had a response rate of 28% (252 returns).
If you would like further information on any of the themes discussed in Viewfinder 9 please contact Stephen Bloomer at: stephen.bloomer@nicva.org or call 028 9087 7777.
Ask Stephen about submitting your own question to the next Viewfinder.
Download the full survey report below.
