Durham Community News

What are the experiences of VCS organisations supporting the needs and risks of children, young people, and adults?

VCSE organisations who support children & young people and/or adults with needs and/or at risk are invited to share their feedback and experience.

Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) organisations play a vital role in supporting children, young people, and adults with needs and/or at risk. Every day, across our communities, VCSE organisations deliver services, provide safe spaces, and offer support.

To make sure the incredible work of the sector is recognised and understood, Durham Community Action are inviting VCSE organisations to take part in sharing their experience.

Why take part?

This is an opportunity to:

• Share your experiences – highlight both the successes and the challenges you face in your work.
• Shape future provision of information, training, and support – your insights will inform how information training and support is made available to support you in your work.
• Strengthen the voice of the VCSE sector – ensuring the realities of frontline delivery are represented across the system.

Who can take part?

We want to hear from all VCSE organisations, large or small, who support children, young people, and/or adults with needs and/or at risk. Your contribution will help build a stronger evidence base for the sector. For example, a small village hall hosting a toddler group, a community centre delivering a foodbank or a large VCSE organisations supporting adults with complex needs.

How can you take part?

You can take part in the following ways:

• Complete an online survey
• Talk to a member of Durham Community Action’s team in-person or on the phone
• Express an interest in taking part in a focus group

How long will it take?

The survey takes no more than 10 to 16 minutes to complete. Your time and insights will make a meaningful difference.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2FK5RKW

Alternatively, you can contact Abby Weatherill at Durham Community Action to arrange an informal chat lasting no more than 30 minutes. To organise this please email abby.weatherill@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk

The focus group will take place Thursday 21^st October, 10:30am to 12:30pm. To express an interest in taking part, please email: abby.weatherill@durhamcommunityaction.org.uk

Thank you

We appreciate your time and input. By taking part, you are helping to shape a stronger, more responsive future for the communities we all serve.