Annual VCSE Infrastructure Survey

Overview

Thank you for taking part in the Annual VCSE Infrastructure Survey. Your insights are vital in shaping how support is provided to voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Kingston.

What to Expect

This survey will take around 30-40 minutes to complete. It covers key areas such as your organisation’s experiences with support services, capacity-building needs, and operational challenges.

Some sections may require additional input from colleagues or a quick review of your organisation’s activities. To help you prepare, we have provided a PDF version of the survey so you can review the questions in advance and gather any necessary information before submitting your response.

How to get in touch with us

If you have any questions, or need any of the information in a different format, please get in touch with us by emailing engagement@kingston.gov.uk or call the council's contact centre on 020 8547 5000, and ask for a member of the engagement team to call you back.

Why your views matter

Your feedback will:

✔ Directly shape the future of VCSE support in Kingston.

✔ Help identify priorities for future VCSE support and investment.

✔ Ensure services are tailored to the real needs of VCSE organisations by highlighting gaps in existing provision.

✔ Provide evidence to shape strategic decisions and influence how support services evolve to better meet sector challenges.

✔ Strengthen the role of VCSE organisations in local decision-making, ensuring your voice is heard.

What happens next

• The findings will be analysed and shared, so you can see how your input has made a difference.
• The results will inform strategic decisions about the services available to your organisation.
• We will provide updates on the changes and improvements made as a result of this survey.

Your time is valuable, and by taking part, you are playing a key role in strengthening Kingston’s VCSE sector.

Thank you for your input and commitment to making a difference!