WHAT CHARITIES CAN EXPECT OVER THIS PARLIAMENTSEPT 2015

CHARLOTTE RAVENSCROFTNCVO MEMBERS ASSEMBLY

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WHO’S WHO IN GOVERNMENT AND PARLIAMENT

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WHO’S WHO?

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WHO’S WHO?

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WHO’S WHO?

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MORE WOMEN LESS WHITE

There has been a 56% increase in the number of non-white MPs, from 27 in 2010 to 42 in 2015.

There are now 191 female MPs in the House of Commons, compared to 143 after the 2010 election.

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THE WIDER TRENDSThe government has only a small majority and will face pressures:• An increase in rebellions.• A resurgent Parliament led by newly elected Select

Committee Chairs and the influential backbench business committee.

• A likely leadership contest mid-term, as Cameron has stated he will not serve a third term.

Meanwhile, opposition parties in flux.

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A ROCKY ROAD?Cameron faces a number of tricky issues during this Parliament, not least:• An EU referendum in 2016;• Spending review includes major cuts to public services

and welfare;• Increasing pressure to address the issue of Scottish

independence and the implications of devolution for the Union.

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THE CONSERVATIVE MANIFESTOWHAT SHOULD THE VOLUNTARY SECTOR EXPECT?

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SOME BIG CHALLENGES…

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SOME BIG CHALLENGES…

• The Conservative manifesto promised no VAT or tax increases and for the current deficit to become a surplus by 2020.

• Promised extra £8bn for the NHS and ring-fenced budgets for health, education and overseas aid.

• Other departmental budgets will need to be cut by 42%, or £61.3 billion, over the next 5 years (OBR estimates).

• This will mean cuts to welfare budget, but continuing cuts to central and local government spend are also inevitable.

1. CUTS, CUTS AND MORE CUTS

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SOME BIG CHALLENGES…WHY GOVERNMENT MONEY MATTERS

Graph showing income by source to the sector – UK Civil Society Almanac 2015

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SOME BIG CHALLENGES…

• Possible amendment of the Lobbying Act following Lord Hodgson’s review

• Enhanced powers for the Charity Commission under a draft protection of charities bill.

• The introduction of Right to Buy for housing associations risks interfering with charity independence.

• Security measures will be tightened, including new banning orders for extremist organisations that fall short of the requirement for proscription in existing legislation.

2. CAMPAIGNING UNDER FIRE

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SOME BIG CHALLENGES…3. THE FUTURE OF REGULATION

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The Conservative manifesto said:• Devolve budgets and power to

cities with elected mayor and local commissioners

• Target one third of government spend on SMEs

• Innovate in public services including through the voluntary sector

• Strengthen the Community Right to Buy

But for this to happen we need• Support for vol sector

engagement in local devolution plans

• Smaller contracts, social value, hybrid payment models, grant funding

• Better training for commissioners on VCS

• Open data at prime and sub-contractor levels

• Public service contracts that enable providers to pay living wage

…AND SOME OPPORTUNITIES1. PUBLIC SERVICES REFORM AND LOCALISM

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The Conservative manifesto promised:• 3 days a year workplace

volunteering for employees in the public sector and large (250+) workplaces

• Expansion of National and International Citizen Services

• Match funding for aid charities

How Government could deliver:

• Professional volunteer management programmes

• Greater recognition of volunteers in public services

• Create an Access to Volunteering Fund to increase opportunities for disabled people

…AND SOME OPPORTUNITIES2. VOLUNTEERING, LOCALLY AND GLOBALLY

VOLUNTEERING

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