Developing a Sector Support Organisation in Jersey for VCS Working Group
This presentation discusses the development of a Sector Support Organisation in Jersey led by Ivo Le Maistre Smith for the VCS Working Group. It addresses infrastructure priorities, seismic changes impacting the sector, types of support required, and challenges such as funding reductions and changing roles. Advocacy, support distribution, and representation play crucial roles in strengthening the sector amidst evolving regulations and political changes.
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Developing a Sector Support Organisation in Jersey Ivo Le Maistre Smith For the VCS Working Group September 2019
Check and Challenge Do you broadly agree with the direction of travel? 1 What are your top three infrastructure priorities? (and one runner up!) 2 What help can you offer? Who should take the work forward? 3
Seismic changes Higher costs, lower incomes Call on services expected to rise Increasing competition for funds A new Charity Law Strengthening rules and regulations GDPR, Safeguarding Outcome based Accountability Governance & Operational matters Relationship changes Commissioning changes Project planning changes Lottery distribution changes Political change
The Third or Voluntary & Community Sector Charitable Organisations Social Enterprises Not for Profit orgs Registered charities Amateur Sports Clubs Community Groups AJC Non-members AJC members Co-operatives Volunteers
Types of Support Required Grant Distribution Direct/Indirect Support Advocacy and Representation
Direct Support Direct Nuts & Bolts support Research and Policy Development Strengthening the Sector
Advocacy & Representation Leadership A Voice for the Sector Promote the work of the sector Representation on key boards Political Champion Mandate required
No longer distributor of the Jersey CI Lottery Effect of new constitution may be to limit scope of operations to Registered Charities only AJC Funding for development work has ceased with immediate effect Reduced role inevitable
Grants and membership together a potential for conflict of interest Members appoint Trustees Trustees decide how to distribute grants Grants are awarded to members
Recommendations The AJC to continue as a grant distributor and supporter of Registered Charities. A new company is created to provide infrastructure support only to the whole sector, beyond the AJC s previous charity membership.
Next Steps Consultation with Third Sector Seek the views of the AJC members Who wishes to be involved? Form a steering group AJC AGM on 26th September What resources (time, funding etc) are available? Executive team needed to move the project on. Who?
Check and Challenge Do you broadly agree with the direction of travel? 1 What are your top three infrastructure priorities? (and one runner up!) 2 What help can you offer? Who should take the work forward? 3
Direct Support Direct or on-line support and advice for setting up a charity Training, conferences, seminars Tailored or sector-wide practical and technical help for existing organisations Funding support & Capacity building Advice on governance and support for trustees Social media marketing, linking and networking space Co-ordinating and supporting volunteers Shared physical and digital hub
Advocacy & Representation Leadership A Voice for the Sector Representation on key boards Promote the work of the sector Political Champion
Research & Policy Development Commission and undertake research Influence Policy Development Promote Effective Philanthropy
Strengthening the Sector Promote collaboration, networking and partnership working Maintain the database of all VCS organisations Challenge duplication and identify gaps in provision Share data and intelligence across the sector
