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Presentation by Oliver Nicholls on how the West Midlands Regional Observatory can help the third sector as a source of evidence for funding applications. This presentation was given at 'Better evidence... better funding bids', an event held in Birmingham (UK), 19th March 2010, jointly organised by the West Midlands Regional Observatory and Regional Action West Midlands.
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West Midlands Regional Observatory 2010
The West Midlands Regional ObservatoryHow can we help you?
“Better Evidence… Better Funding”19th March 2010
West Midlands Regional Observatory 2009
The Observatory in a nutshell
Our research
Our network
Accessing our info
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West Midlands Regional Observatory 2010
The Observatory in a nutshell
Historically, the region has not used its intelligence resources fully
The Observatory was set up in 2002 to improve the quality of strategy formulation and policy making in the West Midlands
One of nine regional observatories – all very different!
Government wants to encourage evidence-based policy & decision making
“Better evidence… Better policy… Better lives”
West Midlands Regional Observatory 2010
Our research: Skills
Regional Skills Assessment 2009 with sub regional profiles for:
• Birmingham & Solihull• Black Country• Coventry & Warks• Herefordshire & Worcs• Shrops and Telford & Wrekin• Staffs and Stoke
and LA overview poster
more at http://bit.ly/5htbc3
Proportion of 16-18 year olds not in employment, education or training (NEETs), 2008
0% 5% 10% 15%
Stoke on Trent
Sandwell
Telford & Wrekin
Walsall
Wolverhampton
Birmingham
Coventry
Solihull
Herefordshire
Warwickshire
Staffordshire
Worcestershire
Dudley
Shropshire
Proportion of 16-18 year olds
Source: Connexions/LSC
West Midlands 7%
5%
12%
0% 5% 10% 15% 20% 25% 30%
Wolverhampton
Stoke-on-Trent
Sandwell
Birmingham
Walsall
Dudley
Coventry
Shropshire
Telford and Wrekin
Solihull
Worcestershire
Staffordshire
Herefordshire
Warwickshire
Proportion of the working age population aged 19+ with no qualifications
36. Proportion of the working age population aged 19+ with no qualifications in 2008
Source: APS /LFS 2008
West Midlands 14%
21%
19%
28%
14%
West Midlands Regional Observatory 2010
Our research: Economic Inclusion
Analysis of worklessness rates by local authority area
Latest employment and unemployment data analysed and mapped by local authority
Research on unemployment by key group and local authority• BME• Young People• Mental Health
More at http://bit.ly/117Kyk
West Midlands Regional Observatory 2010
Interactive maps
West Midlands Regional Observatory 2010
Our research: State of the Region
A series of dialogues between researchers and policy makers
Currently on:• Sustainable Communities• Economic Recovery• Image & Identity• Equality & Diversity
A forum for policy makers to work closely with the region’s research community
More at http://bit.ly/wxQBc
West Midlands Regional Observatory 2010
Our network
Our work is informed by a network of 600+ researchers and policy makers
Links to sub-regional Observatories and some local authorities
Four groups:• Economy & Labour Force• Population & Society• Environment• Geographical Information
West Midlands Regional Observatory 2010
To keep up with news: wmro.org
West Midlands Regional Observatory 2010
Resource catalogue
The Observatory’s Resource catalogue, at
www.wmro.org, gives you access to over
4,000 regional reports, datasets and
research documents
West Midlands Regional Observatory 2010
Enquiries service
?If you have a question about regional
data or research, you can ask us via our
online enquiry service at www.wmro.org
West Midlands Regional Observatory 2009
Contact
Oliver Nicholls
t: 0121 202 3244
website: wmro.org
blog: http://wmro.wordpress.com
twitter: @thewmro
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