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Dear colleague,
We are pleased to announce the launch of our State of the sector 2022 report.
State of the sector 2022 explores the landscape of the criminal justice voluntary sector as it emerged from the pandemic into an increasingly challenging operational environment.
As Clinks’ role is to represent, support and advocate for the voluntary sector working in the criminal justice system our annual State of the sector research is produced, in partnership with the NCVO, as a free resource evidencing what our members and sector are experiencing and the impact on their service users.
Below is a summary of the key findings from the State of the sector 2022 report most applicable to you:
- The number of people criminal justice voluntary organisations support is increasing, and the level, complexity, and urgency of their needs continues to grow.
- More than 80% of organisations reported an increase in both the level and complexity of need, and over half of all organisations reported an increase in urgency. Moreover, 69% said their number of service users had increased.
- Organisations are working flexibly and in partnership to respond to changes but larger case loads are becoming a concerning feature.
- 46% of organisations said were taking on larger case loads, which could have significant implications for service quality and sustainability, and staff welfare and retention.
- Organisations have returned to delivering face-to-face services, retaining elements of remote delivery where this best meets people’s needs.
- Organisations are involving people with lived experience in their leadership and delivery.
- The cost of living is driving up organisations’ operating costs.
- Organisations are more positive about their experiences of grant funding than contracts.
- Flexible, unrestricted, multi-year grant funding is essential for stability.
- Achieving full cost recovery on contracts is an ongoing and increasing challenge.
- Some of the key factors identified by survey respondents for sustainability included developing new services, working in partnership, flexible multi-year grant funding, and a strong and connected sector.
Our pledge to you
The sector’s voice is one of its key strengths, and Clinks will continue working to make sure it is heard. Over the coming year, Clinks will continue to advocate for improved commissioning practices; to share learning amongst the sector and provide opportunities for connection; and to provide a strong platform from which the sector can come together to speak out on the issues that matter to organisations and the people they work with.
Download the State of the sector 2022 report here
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Best wishes,
Olivia
Olivia Dehnavi
Senior Policy Officer
Clinks
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