Enable AGM and Conference

23rd March 2011

ICCA, Nottingham

Skills for the Third SectorPaul Gallagher

Inclusion

Overview of Presentation

Recent history and future challenges for the Third Sector

Explore the implications of the forthcoming changes

Opportunities for skills development

The times they are a-changin’

May 2011 will mark the first anniversary of the Coalition Government, so what have they done in 12 months?

Warm words....

Recognition of the Third Sector role is increasingly prominent

Clear reference in future service delivery and contracting models

Integrated as part of public service reform debate not excluded or after thought

.....cold heart

Increased demand for services not matched by financial contributions

Budget reduction hits at core funding sources for Third Sector

Not for profit does not mean not for free

New language, new conceptsWork Programme, Prime Contracting, Sustainable

employmentDeficit reduction, innovation, more for less,

outcome focussed, efficiencyLocalism, freedom, responsibility‘Nation of auditors’, transparencyCo-operatives, mutuals, trusts, social enterprises,

CICs etcBig Society, new philanthropy, social entrepreneurs

State of the nation Unemployment is 2.5 million, up from last month’s The number of unemployed claimants is 1,448,600, down

from last month’s Youth unemployment (including students) is 974,000, up

30,000 on the quarter and up 9,000 on last month’s published figure.

There are 5 unemployed people per vacancy. The employment rate is 70.5% (no change on last month's

published figure but down 0.1% in the preferred quarterly measure).

Employment down

Unemployment up?

Local impactsBenefits Data Indicators: Working Age Client Group, 2009

Nottingham East Midlands England

Unitary Authority Region Country

% % %

All People of Working Age Claiming a Key Benefit 20 15 15

Job Seekers 6 4 4

Incapacity Benefits 8 7 7

Lone Parent 3 2 2

Carer 1 1 1

Others on Income Related Benefits 1 0 0

Disabled 1 1 1

Aged 16-24 4 3 3

Aged 25-49 11 8 8

Aged 50 and Over 5 5 5

What does this tell us?Appetite for change is there, if not

necessarily the budget arrangements we have become accustomed to

Volume and scale of challenge ahead is and will remain significant

New approaches and ways of working will be the norm rather than the exception

What are the skills needed for future delivery?

Working with the Work Programme– www.tsen.org.uk 25th March deadline– Re-focussed ESF via framework contractors– JCP? Get Britain Working?

Working with mixed business models– Supply chains, output funding, shared

services

Skills priorities?

Governance and leadershipSkills for businessManaging volunteersMeasuring effectiveness and impactNetworking and promotion

How can this be achieved?Re-think how you acquire skillsLow or no cost learning models:– Pro bono– Volunteers– Shared learning/shared resource– Shared cost/economies of scale– Negotiation/trade– Apprenticeships/work experience

Concluding pointsNew operating environment

economically, politically and philosophically

Limited room for manoeuvre – Work Programme and alternative finance/working will challenge Third Sector to limits, at point when services will be most needed

Labour market segregation is becoming increasingly apparent especially for young people. Key role for Third Sector.

Concluding pointsSector that has adapted and will

continue to need to adaptProviding solutions will need new

skills paradigm with ‘entrepreneurial’ and management skills at the core

There are ways in which skills development can be provided at low or no cost, which in itself will help build skills base

Thank you&

Questions?