Systems Leadership

Based on paper available on Community Action Norfolk and Momentum (Norfolk) websites

http://bit.ly/1TfvHzY

Demand for an ‘upstream’ dialogue

• Key ask from the sector • Engaging in the earliest possible

stages and collaboratively shaping proposals not merely responding to them– Sensitive, need relationships of trust– Need ongoing dialogue at the right

levels

Systems Leadership

• Things are connected!• For example:– Someone is unlikely to able to find a job whilst

they are worrying about a very ill partner or child

Systems Leadership

• Understand how the system fits together • Work collectively to fix gaps, overlap and

unintended consequences• Deliver the best possible outcomes for

people and communities in the most efficient way.

• Two key priorities:– Integration– Prevention

Objectives

• To ensure the sector is able to engage in a wider systems leadership conversations by creating an appropriate interface.

• Ensure that group is able to include a broad range of views and expertise from across the sector

• Where possible the group can provide key links into networks within key areas

• That any group is seen as legitimate to lead on this by the VCSE sector and other key stakeholders

• That the group remains practically small enough to be able engage effectively and develop trusted relationships

Role of System Leadership Group

• Act on behalf of the sector and as the point of reference with other stakeholders

• Hold and work to progress the key actions from the Sector Led Plan

• Identify, develop and oversee other broad VCSE streams of work and shared agenda items

• Mandate and accountability for VCSE representation within wider systems leadership

Roles of individuals on the group• Knowledge and perspectives of different aspects of

the sector not to represent their organisation. • Commitment to the Nolan Principles of standards in

public life.• Individuals will need to respect confidentiality and

act in good faith to support the work of the group.• Use of networks to assist with two-way

communication with the wider sector. • Six meetings a year of approximately two hours

each.

Composition

• Five Directly Elected• Ten appointments to cover key themes • It will evolve• Get a balance right– Right mix of skills and perspectives– Legitimacy and mandate– Small enough to work, practical to run

Appointment Requests

• Older People – OPSPB & Age UK Norfolk • Young People (11-19) – Voluntary Sector Forum • Children (0-11) and families - Voluntary Sector Forum • Physical Health and Disability – Equal Lives• Mental Health and wellbeing – Mental Health

Providers Forum • Unemployed and low incomes – Not yet identified • Arts, Culture and Heritage – Arts & wellbeing

partnership led by Creative Arts East • Information and Advice - NCAN• VCS Engage leads – Momentum & Community Action

Norfolk

Nominations for Elected Members• Pip Coker – Nominated by Julian Support

• Richard Draper - Nominated by Julian Support

• Jane Evans - Nominated by West Norfolk Carers

• John Nooney – Nominated by Norfolk Youth Projects

• Janka Rodziewicz – Nominated by Norfolk Community Law Service

• Daniel Williams – Nominated by Your Own Place CIC & The Norfolk and Norwich Association for the Blind

• Sally Williams – Nominated by Royal Voluntary Service

Election

• VCSE organisations only • Each organisation has five votes• Candidate supporting summaries are

available

Sector Led Plan

Full Consultation draft available on Community Action Norfolk and Momentum (Norfolk) Websites

http://bit.ly/1CW4g4Z

Sector Led Plan

• Workshops and one to one interviewees

• Surveys• Range of other reports and data• Two parts to the plan– Evidence– Action Plan

Significant

• 3,387 registered charities, 77 IPS’s, 92 CICs

• Charitable income of £826 million a year

• 7,000 FTE’s & 77,000 volunteers • 50% receive no income from public

sector• 11% income from outside county

Diverse

• Over half target general public with older and younger people the most significant named beneficiary group

• 43% work at a local level• 1% of registered charities account for

50% income• 75% of registered charities turnover

less than £25K per year.

Diverse

• Since 2004 organisations over £1million in turnover have seen their income treble whilst those under £100K have seen it fall by a third

Support needs

• The sector is an employer, innovator and value creator

• Increased demand • Organisational development support

a priority • Relationships

Support needs

• Key challenges– Income – Business strategy– Information and communication–Workforce and volunteer development

Action Plan

• Consultation draft has been published

• Want to get feedback on the action plan

• Deadline 22nd July

Money

• A supply chain management model• A shared fundraising mechanism• Promote the sustainability of the

sector

Information

• An open information hub • Better self promotion• Increased collaboration and

partnership • Speak with a clear voice

People

• Training • Workforce needs• Promoting volunteering

Partnerships

• Co-production and early engagement• Promote best practice in

commissioning • Better outcomes for people in Norfolk • Investment in the county

Action Plan Questions

• Are these the right things?• Are they achievable?• Are you going to get involved in

making them happen?