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––– Swedish civil society
Stockholm 2013-05-22
–––Forum
Social Forum
Umbrella / interest organisation for Swedish national voluntary social organisations
Aim: Improve conditions for social voluntary work
Three main areas Policy Knowledge Tools
MembersBrottsofferjourernas riksförbundCivilförsvarsförbundetDiakonistiftelsen SamariterhemmetExtraKompisFenixFrivillig vänjänstFrälsningsarménFöreningen för Hörselskadade och Döva Barn med FamiljerHela MänniskanHOPP-riksorganisationen mot sexuella övergreppIndividuell MänniskohjälpIOGT-NTOKFUM SverigeLions Clubs InternationalLP-verksamhetenMajblommans riksförbundRiksförbundet BRIS
Riksförbundet Sveriges fritids- och hemgårdarRiksföreningen Sveriges StadsmissionerRiksorganisationen för kvinnojourer och tjejjourer i Sverige ROKSRädda BarnenSensus StudieförbundSociala MissionenStudieförbundet VuxenskolanStyvmorsviolenSvensk förening för folkhälsoarbeteSvenska KyrkanSvenska Röda KorsetSveriges BlåbandförbundSveriges FrikyrkosamrådSveriges Invandrare Mot Narkotika (SIMON)Sveriges Kvinnojourers riksförbundSveriges Makalösa FöräldrarViljans frivilligcentralVåga Värna Varandra
Topics
A background of swedish civil societyHistoryFundamentalsRole in society
FundingScopeStructure
Models for cooperationObstaclesSolutions
––– A brief history lesson
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Did the welfare state kill civil society and volunteering? Active volunteers:
48% of population engaged on average 16 h/month
Coexists and thrives with the welfare state!
Identifies and solves need and develop methods– often public authorities takes over / builds on this works
Now: Higher understanding that NGOs has a value of their own and is the best suited agent.
Fundamentals for our work
Constitutional right to organise and freedom of speech A free press That the principle of legality is upheld Political freedom, and parliamentarism Funding regimes supporting real independence A mixed economy of welfare A high level of trust and solidarity
Civil Society sector in Sweden
Stems from people movement - “Folkrörelse”
200 000 organisations (49% less than 9 years)
32 million memberships (population base 9 million)
Active volunteers: 51% of population engage on average 14 h/month (168 h/year)
24% employed in sector, 76% volunteers
Share of GDP 6%
Swedish Civil Society Strengths
The welfare system has many sources – civil society strong and important actor - historically and today
Idea based and value driven – not only complementing public services
Experience and knowledge – enjoys a unique trust
Involvement a driving force and voluntary leadership
Voice – for societal development and for unheard groups
No specific legislation – freedom of association
Volunteering
The amount of direct help, i.e. social work is rising dramatically, these 19 % is the same as 500 000 persons, which is the same as Swedens second largest city.
Future for NGOs
Financial challenge
Aging population
More expensive health care
Immigration / obstacles to the labour market
Current discussion on best suited principal for health and social care
––– Funding
Civil society in Sweden
• A financial structure that support independence
• Less funding for the core…• …and more project funding• Drainpipe systems• New social contract?• CSR
A growing sector
Measure 1992 2002
Income 7098 million € 15887 million € Share GDP 4% 6% Volunteering 480 million h 560 million h Employees 100 000 150 000
Voluntary Organisation Funding Sources
Type of funding % million
€
Membership fees 30 2120 Own sales, lotteries… 30 2120 Public financing 30 2120 Donations, fundraising 10 738
TOTAL 100 7098
Sources of Public Funding
Type of funding % million €
State grants/subsidies 33 690
Counties grants/subsidies 7149
Municipalities grants/subsidies 19 392
Service delivery (mainly county/municipality) 41889*
TOTAL 100 2120
Funding Mechanisms
Recipients of Public Funding
Sector %
Education 43Sports 19International aid 15Disability 8Social work 5Political parties 5Culture 2Misc. 3TOTAL 100 (of € 690)
Public funding of € 1231 pays back 15917 13 times!
––– Forum programs
Enjoy Stockholm!
