In partnership with the University of Exeter and the Social Innovation Group, we have started a series of thought pieces on the role and value of the local voluntary, community and social enterprise sector within Integrated Care Systems.
The Value of the Voluntary Sector Microbiome in Integrated Care Systems
How can the ‘microbiome’ of the smallest, often unregistered, voluntary and community groups be supported in the new landscape of public service design and delivery in England? In our latest publication, we explore the importance of the microbiome.
Download hereRecognising and nurturing the microbiome: moving from ‘doing to’ to ‘doing with’
Over on our blog, we explore why it's so important that the statutory sector works closely with communities, to improve health and wellbeing and ensure people can thrive.
Read the blog post hereEstimating the true size of the VCSE sector
We estimate that, across England, there are around 495,000 organisations in the voluntary, community and social enterprise sector, including these ‘under the radar’ groups - and these make up the voluntary sector microbiome. The calculations draw on published data from the NCVO Civil Society Almanac, and research by Local Trust and the University of Southampton.
Download a useful infographicDownload the data for our calculations
