What could the voluntary sector do?

contribution that the voluntary sector can make to supporting the LEP priorities

Jon Clemo – Norfolk RCC

Reach • The sector engages with those in need…..

• Physical and mental illness• Disability • Carers• BME• Ex-offenders• Long-term un-employed• NEET• Low skills and aspirations • Substance dependencies

• Support access and augment existing delivery

Delivery

• The sector has a strong track record in the delivery of some of the solutions

• The sector as an agile innovator of new solutions

• Social inclusion and beyond

The Sector Counts• As a significant employment sector…..• 3.9% of all Norfolk workers are employed in

the VCS sector (1)• 2.4% Agriculture, forestry and fishing (2)• Everything that concerns the growth and

development of SME’s, employment, skills and the economy concerns the VCS sector.

1) The Sector Counts (2006) 2) 2011 census

LAG’s Proposed boundaries- Census Output Areas 2011

NorwichCLLD

Waveney Valley

Broads

Wensum and Coast

Brecks

West Norfolk

Gt. YarmouthCLLD