DVA State of the Sector Survey 2026

State of the Sector Survey 2026

Derbyshire Voluntary Action (DVA) is gathering insight into VCFSE organisations across Derbyshire to understand the current state of the sector.

Your responses will directly inform and influence:

What you tell us matters.

This survey takes around 6-8 minutes to complete.

As a thank you, you will be entered into a prize draw to win a signature Jacqui Willis hamper (email required).

Organisation Name

Email address (required to be entered into the draw)

Which of the following areas best describe your organisation's work? (Select up to 3)

Which ONE of these is your primary focus?

Over the last 6 months, demand for your services has:

Are you currently able to meet demand for your services?

Yes Yes, but at full capacity We are struggling to meet demand No, we are unable to meet demand

What is driving demand for your services? (Select up to 3)

Over the last 6 months, your workforce has:

Increased Stayed the same Decreased

Over the last 6 months, your volunteer numbers have:

Increased Stayed the same Decreased

What workforce or volunteer challenges are you facing? (select all that apply)

Your current financial position is:

Do you currently hold unrestricted reserves?

Yes No

If yes, what are you using these reserves for? (select all that apply)

Maintaining services / projects Maintaining organisational viability Not currently using reserves

How long will your reserves last at current spend levels?

What actions have you taken due to financial pressures? (select all that apply)

How confident are you that your organisation will still be operating in 12 months?

Approximatively how many individuals have you supported in the community or with your direct services in the last 6 months?

Approximatively how many voluntary or community groups (constituted or not) have you supported in the last 6 months?

What are the key impacts your organisation makes? (select up to 3 by holding Shift)

How well connected is your organisation to wider health and wellbeing systems?

What is the biggest issue facing your organisation right now?

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Closing date: 17th August 2026