Lack of input from infrastructure about how money is spent
Poor transport links in many areas
Social isolation
Health support for those in more rural areas, especially the elderly, who are limited by illness/transport
Feeling valued and respected by statutory authorities for the work done by 3rd sector.
Being taken seriously - that there is a need for the services we provide.
Skilled volunteers who can work with our beneficiaries
Government policy 'Big Society' seems to have had a derogatory effect on volunteering - how do we change this?
More training needed for volunteers to enable them to work better with stat. orgs.
Availability of young people as volunteers and conflict between esupport/benefits which prohibits volunteering.