Research and information
Involve Yorkshire & Humber recognises the vital importance of research on the voluntary and community sector (VCS).
We use research to influence policy and inform debate about the sector at all levels.
As well as commissioning our own research, we work closely with recognised leaders in research into the sector to ensure it reflects and represents the unique nature of Yorkshire and the Humber.
Research is an important component of the information we produce, including briefings and reports. We also publish a series of information guides for and about the voluntary and community sector.
We are running a seminar: Show me the evidence (York, Wednesday 9 November) - one of our series of Landscape seminars.
KnowledgeBank
We created KnowledgeBank, a database of research about the voluntary and community sector in England, as a tool for organisations writing funding bids or planning, and for anyone doing further research.
You can search on KnowledgeBank by:
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title
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geographic area
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more than 30 categories.
You can download free any material on KnowledgeBank, and you can add your own research, which we encourage organisations and individuals to do.
KnowledgeBank is funded by the Big Lottery Fund.
Third Sector Trends Study
We are co-ordinating Yorkshire and Humber involvement in the Third Sector Trends Study. Led by Northern Rock Foundation, the study seeks to establish a robust evidence base for the sector.
VCS confidence survey
We conduct and publish a quarterly confidence survey of the voluntary and community sector in Yorkshire and the Humber, to help planning and inform policy.
