[WiLT] NAVCA survey shows LAAs failing to fully engage the third sector

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NAVCA survey shows LAAs failing to fully engage the third sector

The results of NAVCA's survey of its members about local area agreements (LAAs)
show local third sector organisations are generally positive about LAAs but
believe a lot more needs to be done if the third sector is to be allowed to
become fully engaged. However, a sizable minority believed their LAAs had not
benefited the third sector.

Read the LAA survey report (PDF, 203KB)
http://www.navca.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/08744C82-620D-4FBD-9B5A-F40EED8B5569/0/NAVCALAASurveyreport.pdf

Read the press release (Word, 109KB)
http://www.navca.org.uk/NR/rdonlyres/52753ADF-A20D-4978-8B4F-AD5452CF5100/0/LAAsurveypressrelease.doc

Neil Cleeveley, Policy and Communications Director at NAVCA and author of the
report said:

"Our survey shows that LAAs are improving relationships between public bodies
and the third sector. In most places LAAs are good for the local third sector
and are successfully focusing on local needs. However, public bodies can still
be reluctant to fully involve the third sector and we still need a cultural
change that will allow full third sector involvement in LAAs.

"The survey also shows third sector groups' involvement is being severely
restricted by a lack of resources. If it is not resourced, third sector
organisations cannot give the commitment to LAAs they would like, as involvement
in LAAs is at the expense of other work supporting local groups."

3rd July 2009
http://www.navca.org.uk/news/navcalaasurvey.htm