Lack of volunteers
reliability/recruiting
Is there training for volunteers that could be shared? Joined up inductions?
An expectation that the voluntary sector will continue to be seen as a replacement for statutory services - paid less to deliver more.
Investing in those front line services the VCS excels at - esp working with vulnerable inds & fams.
Ability of VCS to have sustainable funding to deliver effective long-term services.
Need for self generating income is relentless
Big charities creating a monopoly on services and gaining more funding through their lobbying powers and connections.
Lack of funding
Voluntary sector organisations applying for the same pots of funding and undercutting each other to keep afloat.
Lack of capacity for VCS