We often highlight the importance of volunteering and one of the statistics that has come out of the survey is that in Wolverhampton over one year, if agencies had to pay volunteers the minimum wage, the wage bill would be £4 million – and that is just based on the 109 organisations who responded to the survey – so what is the real cost and the real value?
Join us for an inspiring and engaging session at the WVCA Annual General Meeting (AGM)!
I always say that the VCSEF sector is in a constant state of renewal and development despite many challenges, which is great for our communities and citizens. This week we had the January VCSEF Alliance meeting. There was good engagement and interaction, and it was great to see so many new faces at the meeting.
More and more charities are using AI to support them with their National Lottery grant applications, but we know there’s a lot of conflicting advice out there, especially when it comes to what’s acceptable and what isn’t.
This meeting will feature the first presentation of the VCSEF Sector Survey results, offering exclusive insights into the state of our sector.