The Bath and North East Somerset annual Third Sector Survey has been released today, and Third Sector* organisations that work or are based in B&NES are being urged to complete it here to enable 3SG to plan its support and advocacy service for the year ahead.

The survey is conducted by 3SG, an independent charity with three employees and a membership network of over 220 charities, social enterprises and community groups in the area. As the infrastructure organisation for B&NES, 3SG offers 1:1 support, training, events and networking opportunities for its members.

Every local organisation is encouraged to respond to the short survey, even if they are not a 3SG member by 5pm on Friday, 10th November 2023.

The B&NES Third Sector Survey has been carried out every year since 2020, with survey findings of significant importance to inform 3SG's priorities in supporting the local Third Sector in the year ahead. This research will also be used to advocate for the sector by demonstrating to decision-makers and funders the challenges the local Third Sector is currently facing, and the support needed to continue this vital work.

The data from the survey will be analysed by 3SG in partnership with Statisticians for Society, and the findings will be shared in January 2024. To be notified of the findings, please subscribe here to the 3SG weekly newsletter.

Please complete the short survey here and encourage other organisations to complete it also (please only one member of the team per charity). For further information or support to complete the survey, please email: [email protected]

*The 3rd sector includes registered charities, associations, cooperatives, self-help groups, churches, community groups and social enterprises.