State of the sector

Every two years since 2009, Action Hampshire has undertaken the State of the Sector research, on behalf of the Hampshire CVS Network. You can view our page on Hampshire CVS network via this link, or visit the main Hampshire CVS website by clicking this link.

The purpose of this research project is to develop an overall picture of the sector and to increase understanding of areas in which voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are thriving and where they may require more support. By identifying key issues, the Hampshire CVS Network can develop their service delivery and better advocate on behalf of the sector to address their needs, meaning VCSE organisations’ voices are heard.

Below you can find more information about our two latest reports. For copies of our reports from 2009-2019 please contact our Community Researcher, Jess (jessica.johnson@actionhampshire.org)

State of the Sector - 2023

Our 2023 edition of this report focussed on the Cost of Living Crisis, as this is a widely recognised situation within UK society that has had significant socio-economic effects. Follow this link to read the full State of the VCSE Sector 2023 report or watch our short executive summary video below:

State of the Sector - 2021

Our 2021 edition of the research focussed on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on Hampshire’s VCSE Sector. Click here to read the full State of Hampshire’s VCSE Sector 2021 Report.

Alongside the 2021 edition of the report, we’ve gathered some of the most interesting data points into four sets of visualisations.

Scroll down and take a look below – don’t miss the final one, which includes some of the data submitted to our survey which you can interact with!