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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"voluntary and community sector"”.
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Navigating the neoliberal discursive environment: an inquiry into the experiences of employees in the voluntary and community sector
… the experiences of front-line employees in the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS). The political and economic context, largely underpinned by a neoliberal ideology, has led over the past 30 years to changes in the funding environment for the VCS. There is a substantial body of research on the …
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Towards a paradigm shift in social enterprise: taking the mystery out of social enterprise in voluntary and community sector local development agencies
This thesis is a grounded theory study of Voluntary and Community Sector Local Development Agencies (LDAs) as they attempt to support groups who want to start a social enterprise. The research was informed by the work of an Action Research Group (ARG) which was undertaking action research into how …
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Faith in Practice: A Mixed Method Study Exploring the Impact of Faith Based Organisations in Delivering Voluntary and Community Sector Activities in Cornwall
… centralised delivery of welfare provision and FBOs were seen to withdraw. A re-emergence of delivery of welfare by FBOs has been observed in the last three decades since the most recent British Government’s austerity measures prompted ‘Big Society’, encouraging a shift of responsibility …
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An exploratory study on the impact of new public management inspired change on work and HRM in the Irish nonprofit, voluntary and community sector
The Irish Nonprofit Voluntary and Community Sector (NPVCS) is a growing and critical part of the socio-economy. However, there is a lack of understanding of the dynamics of change in this third sector which merits investigation. This study explores such change, particularly around work and people …
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Sustainability, the voluntary sector and local governance in East Yorkshire
This dissertation examines the role played by Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) groups in contributing to the governance of sustainable development. The research involves an intensive case study of VCS groups in Hull and East Riding, East Yorkshire, focusing upon Local Strategic Partnerships …
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Strategic entrepreneurship for resources and innovation: the case of voluntary and community organisations in the south-west of England.
… for supporting operational capacity of the Voluntary and Community Sector (VCS) in the South-West of England. Ten years ago, the VCS was cash rich, regulation was improving, fundraising had come of age and the doors to public services were open. Although, the needs of people are increasing, …
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Prisons, their `partners', and `resettlement : a study of four male prisons
… Studentship between Sheffield Hallam University and HM Prison Service Area Office: Yorkshire and Humberside was originally borne out of consultation undertaken to develop a Regional Resettlement Strategy (see Senior, 2002; 2003). Hence, significant moves had been made to improve awareness around, …
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PEERS in practice: a study exploring the experiences of peer support workers employed in frontline mental health and homelessness services in the voluntary & community sector
… mental health, substance misuse, homelessness, and to a lesser extent, criminal justice. PSWs are individuals with lived experience of social and health issues who are employed to provide support, guidance, and mentorship to others facing similar challenges. This study explores the experiences …