REPORTS AND RESOURCES

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	Worklessness among people aged 50 plus: learning and listening (PDF: 854.82KB) The Worklessness Commission came out of discussions between the Regional Forum and Government Office Yorkshire and the Humber. This report is a way of capturing individual voices from a wide range of perspectives to understand what the perceived barriers to work are, what works well and what needs to be improved.
	The VCS Quarterly Confidence Survey - December 09 (PDF: 73.97KB) This is the first report from the new voluntary and community sector quarterly confidence survey, run by the Regional Forum. The survey assesses expectations within the sector over the next 3 and 12 months. Survey findings will be published in December, March, June and September and include results across the region as a whole and across each functional sub region.
	Submitting evidence to the Yorkshire and Humber Strategy - Guide (PDF: 38.57KB) The Regional Forum has produced a guide for voluntary and community organisations on submittinng evidence to the Yorkshire and Humber Strategy.
	“Living better, using less ” (PDF: 277.65KB) In July this year the Regional Forum commissioned the new economics foundation to produce a think piece on different but complementary ways of looking at economic growth. We did this because we felt that we needed to support our belief that the traditional view of producing economic growth for its own sake was no longer appropriate for growing a healthy society in the twenty first century. "Living Better, using Less" was produced in time for our "Making Connections" conference held on 13th October 2009. We felt that discussions about a new Integrated Regional Strategy needed to be underpinned by a debate about what sustainable development and growth could mean. The paper is designed to stimulate thinking and discussion, and we intend to look for opportunities to facilitate this in the coming months.
	Refreshing the Compact - Response (PDF: 63.04KB) The Regional Forum has published a response on behalf of the voluntary and community sector in the region to the Commission for the Compact's consultation Refreshing the Compact. This response has been informed by the views of the Yorkshire and Humber Voluntary and Human Rights Equalities Network and Regional Forum members.
	'The Health of the Voluntary and Community Sector in Yorkshire and the Humber' (PDF: 744.31KB) This report provides results from two surveys carried out in 2008 and 2009 that looked at levels, types and trends of funding within the region. There is also a short section on the impact of the recession on voluntary and community organisations and a summary of the challenges and opportunities facing the sector as a result of the changing nature of funding over the past few years.
	BME Voice newspaper, August issue (PDF: 1.68MB) No additional details found.
	Campaigning is OK! (PDF: 465.77KB) Campaigning is OK! is your guide to support community action and advocacy. Produced after a number of regional roadshows the report aims to raise awareness of the benefits of campaigning, provide a guide to activities and support to build capacity for campaigning at a local level and strengthen networks and mutual support among campaigners and activists.
	Tackling Race Inequalities - Repsonse (PDF: 66.64KB) The Regional Forum has submitted a response to the Tackling Race Inequalities consultation. This response has been produced by the Regional Forum but it has been informed by the views and opinions of a range of voluntary sector groups, including the regional BME Panel, Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust, and the Northern Network of Travelling people.
	How to change the world! - Report (PDF: 129.87KB) HOW TO CHANGE THE WORLD! Improving Support for Campaigning in Yorkshire & the Humber This event was held in Leeds in January and this report reflects some of the ideas to come out of the day as well as drawing together some of the support already available.
	Health of the voluntary and community sector survey 2009/10 (PDF: 19.79KB) The Regional Forum has completed its initial analysis of the results gathered from the 2009 Health of the Sector survey. As well as giving a breakdown of the type of work organisations do the survey also asked if the organisations had experienced any changes in the demand for their services and in terms of size and finance. The results show that a significant number of the respondents had experienced a growth in the demand for services but that rate of growth was not matched in rises in staff or volunteers. Many organisations expected to grow in the next financial year although at the time of the survey around 15% of those who took part were still unsure about what was going to happen to their organisation. The survey results can be viewed by clicking on the link below.
	Finding Sanctuary, Enriching Yorkshire & Humber - Response (PDF: 43.42KB) The Yorkshire and Humber Regional Migration Partnership recently held a consultation on ‘Finding Sanctuary, Enriching Yorkshire & Humber: Draft Integration Strategy for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in Yorkshire & Humber (2009 – 2011)’. The Regional Forum has submitted a response on behalf of the sector in the Yorkshire and the Humber in consultation with BME VCS in the region.
	Ending Child Poverty Consultation - Response (PDF: 47.19KB) The Regional Forum has submitted a response to the Child Poverty Unit consultation 'Ending Child Poverty'. The response was produced in collaboration with the Children England, Yorkshire and the Humber Regional Group.
	Comment on the Office for the Third Sector proposed plans for sector support (PDF: 68.5KB) The Regional Forum has responded to a request from the Office of the Third Sector for comments on their plan to support the sector in the current economic climate. The response was sent on behalf of the voluntary and community sector in Yorkshire and the Humber.
	The Voluntary & Community Sector Manifesto for Yorkshire and the Humber (PDF: 159.55KB) The Voluntary & Community Manifesto for Yorkshire and the Humber was launched by the Regional Forum at its Annual General Meeting on 19 January 2009. Produced by the Forum following consultation with its members, it outlines how political support could decide the success or failure of voluntary and community sector organisations in the coming months.
	Policy briefing on the Government response to the SNR consultation and the implications for the VCS (PDF: 59.38KB) The Regional forum has published a Policy Briefing commenting on the Government response to the SNR consultation.
	The Compact Debate - Response (PDF: 66.61KB) The Regional Forum has submitted a response to the Compact Review on behalf of the voluntary and community sector in the region.
	Transforming Places; changing lives: a framework for regeneration (PDF: 34.54KB) The Regional Forum has now submitted a response to the consultation on Transforming Places; changing lives: a framework for regeneration on behalf of the voluntary and community sector in this region.
	Draft legislative programme 2008 - 2009 - Response (PDF: 63.42KB) The Regional Forum has submitted a formal response to the Government's Draft legislative programme 2008 - 2009 on behalf of voluntary and community organisations in the region.
	Sub-national Review - Consultation Response (PDF: 39.82KB) The Regional Forum has submitted a formal response to the Sub-national Review (SNR) of Economic Development and Regeneration on behalf of voluntary and community organisations in the region.
	Yorkshire Forward's Corporate Plan - Response (PDF: 38.19KB) The Regional Forum has recently published a response on behalf of the voluntary and community sector in the region to the proposed Yorkshire Forward Corporate Plan. Crucially, the draft Corporate Plan shows how currently Yorkshire Forward intends to use the period from 2008 to 2011 to develop new ways of partnership working and the Plan acknowledges that the preparation of an Integrated Regional Strategy (IRS) will require a holistic approach to the business of strategic thinking and partnership working.
	Practice Makes Perfect - The Story continues (PDF: 546.36KB) In 2005, the Regional Forum and the Yorkshire and Humber Assembly published “Practice Makes Perfect”, a collection of case studies presenting the work of 13 voluntary and community organisations and in particular, highlighting their contribution to regional progress. The publication used the six objectives of the regional strategic framework “Advancing Together” to show how the voluntary and community sector contributes to the Yorkshire and Humber region. “The Story Continues…” is the first in a series of updates by the Regional Forum on the work of these projects.
	IRF Consultation Process - ARUP's analysis of the consultation process (PDF: 42.6KB) ARUP's final report on the Integrated Regional Framework Consultation process
	IRF Consultation Process - 'The Proposed Way Forward' (PDF: 51.83KB) 'The Proposed Way Forward' - illustrate how the Assembly intend to move forward with the Integrated Regional Framework process, and how comments have informed thinking in this regard.
	Regional Compact (PDF: 193.42KB) The ‘Compact on Relations between Government and the Voluntary and Community Sector in England’ (Compact), first introduced in 1998, is a framework agreement for how the government and the third sector should work together. Together the Compact and Codes set out a range of principles and a shared vision, along with undertakings for all sides. It applies to central government departments, Government Offices for the regions, executive agencies, non-departmental public bodies and to a range of organisations in the third sector. The Compact for the Yorkshire and Humber Region was officially launched at the FOOTSEY 2007 Event at York racecourse on 18th October.
	Regional Economic Strategy - Response (PDF: 44.45KB) A response has been submitted by the Regional Forum to Yorkshire Forward on behalf of the voluntary and community sector to a survey about sector contribution to two Regional Economic Strategy (RES) goals. The survey asked for information on projects that provide routes into employment and projects that helps the VCS to deliver mainstream services.
	Communities and Local Government Third Sector Strategy - Response (PDF: 21.99KB) A response has been submitted by the Regional Forum on behalf of the voluntary and community sector to the Department of Communities and Local Government discussion paper on third sector strategy.
	Integrated Regional Framework - Response (PDF: 62.74KB) A response to the Integrated Regional Framework has been submitted by the Regional Forum on behalf of the voluntary and community sector, it is based on discussions and presentations given at an event held in August 2007. The event was jointly hosted by the Regional Forum and the Yorkshire and Humber Environment Forum and attendees were drawn from a range of voluntary and community sector organisations, representing diverse interests.
	Building Social Inclusion, Social Capital and a Strong Economy for Yorkshire & the Humber (PDF: 50.69KB) The Regional Forum has produced and submitted a formal response to the Integrated Regional Framework consultation. The response is drawn from discussions and debate between voluntary and community sector members of the Regional Assembly’s Regional Inclusion Framework Task & Finish Group.
	Making the ChangeUp (PDF: 503.03KB) ChangeUp in Yorkshire and the Humber 2005/2006 This report celebrates some of the achievements of organisations in Yorkshire and the Humber delivering projects supported through the ChangeUp investment programme. It showcases examples of how this support work has helped frontline voluntary organisations to do their best for the people and communities they serve.
	Learning for Life - Including All Our Voices (PDF: 636.26KB) Yorkshire & Humber Voluntary & Community Sector Learning & Skills Manifesto Learning transforms individuals, groups and communities - it is a key contributor to quality of life, social justice, civil renewal and the economy. This manifesto aims to share information about the nature, roles and contribution of the voluntary and community sector to the learning agenda.
	Making a Difference - Exec Summary (PDF: 95.88KB) The Executive Summary of the report of the BME reference and steering group in Y&H published in March 2005
	Practice Makes Perfect (PDF: 1.42MB) Practice Makes Perfect uses the six objectives as detailed in "Advancing Together" (the Regional Strategic Framework Document) to find out how the voluntary and community sector contributes to regional progress. NB This is a large file and may take a few moments to download.
	Benchmarking Community Participation in Regeneration (PDF: 264.93KB) The original "Active Partners benchmarking framework" document, developed to assist SRB partnerships in measuring the quality of community engagement work. Also provides guidelines for implementation, including key considerations and good practice suggestions for each benchmark.