Abstract
This paper explores the relationship between voluntary sector and governance using England as a case study. One of the key issues in recent times is how voluntary organizations sustain themselves. Although the spate of studies have undoubtedly advanced the state of knowledge about voluntary organisations, we still know very little about the internal composition and operation of volunteer organisations and even less about the way in which internal factors interact within the external world. This research article assesses the factors such as governance and quality, leadership, workforce, performance, partnerships and finance and funding. These different critical success factors are part of the inter-locking infrastructure tools of voluntary organizations that keeps them sustained.
Highlights
This article explores the many issues that are inherent about infrastructure of voluntary organizations
A word of caution : overall, it is fair to say that the evidence base in relation to the success factors of Voluntary Council Services (VCS) infrastructure is extremely scarce
There have been scarce longitudinal research designs, in which interventions and their effects can be studied over time; or comparative research or evaluation designs, for example where ostensibly similar interventions or the work of comparable agencies are undertaken in different settings
Summary
This article explores the many issues that are inherent about infrastructure of voluntary organizations. 2) Assisting local organisations to function more effectively 3) Facilitating effective communication, networking and collaboration amongst local groups 4) Enabling the representation of the diverse views of the local sector to external bodies 5) Enhancing the sector’s role as an integral part of local planning and policy-making One dimension of sustainability that has and continues to preoccupy voluntary organisations is mobilising resources for their performativity.
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