an article by Valerie Egdell and Matthew Dutton (Edinburgh Napier University, UK) and Ronald McQuaid (Stirling Management School, UK) published in Journal of Social Policy Volume 45 Issue 4 (October 2016)
Abstract
This paper explores third sector organisational experiences of governmental policy change and implementation. Using a four-year longitudinal study of 13 third sector organisations (TSOs), it provides evidence based on the experiences of, and effects on, third sector organisations involved in the UK's Work Programme in Scotland.
The paper explores third sector experiences of the Work Programme during the preparation and introductory phase, as well as the effects of subsequent Work Programme implementation. By gathering evidence contemporaneously and longitudinally a unique in-depth analysis is provided of the introduction and implementation of a major new policy.
The resource cost and the challenges to third sector ways of working, for the organisations in the Work Programme supply chain, as well as those not in the supply chain, are considered.
The paper considers some of the responses adopted by the third sector to manage the opportunities and challenges presented to them through the implementation of the Work Programme.
The paper also reflects on the broader context of the employability services landscape and raises questions as to whether, as a result of the manner in which the Work Programme was contracted, there is evidence of a move towards service homogenisation, challenging perceived TSO characteristics of service innovation and personalisation.
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Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Variations between Organisations and Localities in Government Funding of Third-sector Activity: …
Evidence from the National Survey of Third-sector Organisations in England
an article by David Clifford, Frida Geyne-Rahme and John Mohan (Third-sector Research Centre, University of Southampton, UK) published in Urban Studies Volume 50 Number 5 (April 2013)
Abstract
This paper uses data from the national survey of third-sector organisations in England to show, for the first time, important variations between organisations and localities in government funding of third-sector activity.
It shows that organisations serving the personally or socially disadvantaged are most likely to be publicly funded and that deprived neighbourhoods and local authorities have the highest share of publicly funded organisations.
Further, at the neighbourhood scale there is evidence for an interaction effect between kind of organisation and area deprivation, such that organisations working in deprived areas with disadvantaged groups are particularly likely to receive some public funding.
These results have particular resonance at a time when many third-sector organisations are faced with cuts in their public funding. They also have relevance to theoretical work on the relationship between government and the voluntary sector.
an article by David Clifford, Frida Geyne-Rahme and John Mohan (Third-sector Research Centre, University of Southampton, UK) published in Urban Studies Volume 50 Number 5 (April 2013)
Abstract
This paper uses data from the national survey of third-sector organisations in England to show, for the first time, important variations between organisations and localities in government funding of third-sector activity.
It shows that organisations serving the personally or socially disadvantaged are most likely to be publicly funded and that deprived neighbourhoods and local authorities have the highest share of publicly funded organisations.
Further, at the neighbourhood scale there is evidence for an interaction effect between kind of organisation and area deprivation, such that organisations working in deprived areas with disadvantaged groups are particularly likely to receive some public funding.
These results have particular resonance at a time when many third-sector organisations are faced with cuts in their public funding. They also have relevance to theoretical work on the relationship between government and the voluntary sector.
Monday, 3 December 2012
'Third sector' and/or 'civil society': a critical discourse about scholarship relating to intermediate organisations
an article by Antonin Wagner (affiliation(s) not provided) published in Voluntary Sector Review Volume 3 Number 3 (November 2012)
Abstract
In this article I argue that “third sector” and “civil society” represent two different, but mutually enhancing, research paradigms: one addressing decentralisation of public administration, the other the delegation of power from citizens to their state in a system of representative governance.
Shifting back and forth between the two paradigms can provide a fuller understanding of intermediate organisations and induce a more encompassing managerial practice.
If terms such as “third sector” and “civil society” are, however, used as interchangeable labels, paradigm shift turns into paradigm confusion. The blurring of boundaries will reduce the capacity of recognised scientific achievements to provide model solutions for management and policy.
Abstract
In this article I argue that “third sector” and “civil society” represent two different, but mutually enhancing, research paradigms: one addressing decentralisation of public administration, the other the delegation of power from citizens to their state in a system of representative governance.
Shifting back and forth between the two paradigms can provide a fuller understanding of intermediate organisations and induce a more encompassing managerial practice.
If terms such as “third sector” and “civil society” are, however, used as interchangeable labels, paradigm shift turns into paradigm confusion. The blurring of boundaries will reduce the capacity of recognised scientific achievements to provide model solutions for management and policy.
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