Data, Intelligence and Insight
A Data and Intelligence Peer Learning Network has been set up for VCFSE sector professionals in Greater Manchester to connect, share best practice and develop skills.
Data is an increasingly important for VCFSE organisations. When we manage, analyse and use data better, we are able to target services more effectively, deliver them more efficiently, and influence key partners to make sure services and support are funded appropriately.
This is why the Data, Intelligence and Insight sub-group was set up. The group is working to increase meaningful investment in the VCFSE sector to be able to participate in generating, sharing and using business intelligence. This work is led by 10GM.
Our Key Objectives:
- To increase meaningful investment in the VCFSE sector to improve data, intelligence and insight.
- To inspire improved data approaches and foster a supportive community of VCFSE professionals working with data.
- To strengthen the VCFSE sector’s strategic role in Greater Manchester.
In 2023, 10GM partnered with Data Orchard CIC to research and understand the state of data and intelligence in the Greater Manchester VCFSE sector, and to identify opportunities for advancing data capabilities.
This work was funded and supported by NHS Greater Manchester Population Health, highlighting the additional aligned contracts and work that the Accord has enabled.
As a result, in Summer 2024, a Data and Intelligence Peer Learning Network was set up for VCFSE sector data professionals to connect, share best practices and develop skills. It aims to inspire improved data approaches and foster a supportive community. Regular sessions explore challenges, discuss tools and tips, and build data expertise.
Key activity
- Quarterly Peer Learning Network sessions, co-designed with members, to explore issues and hear from experts.
- Delivery of a prototype programme with GMCA's research team to match VCFSE organisations with the University of Manchester's Q-Step students to undertake summer internships to support with organisational data and research skills development.
Organisations involved
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Key contacts
This work is being led by VSNW on behalf of the Leadership Group but cuts across all working groups and accord delivery.
Sarah Hudson
Anna Cooper
Charles Kwaku-Odoi
Request VCFSE participation
For Statutory agency or other partner requesting VCFSE participation
The role of the statutory agency or other partner requesting participation.
- Use GM VCFSE Leadership Group as the first point of contact to set up VCFSE sector participation on a board/group
- Recognise the independence of GM VCFSE Leadership Group in selecting participants in whom members of the VCSE sector have trust and confidence. In certain cases, the board/ group will work alongside GM VCFSE Leadership Group to ensure that the appropriate participant is selected
- Provide the information requested in the below form (as far as possible) when making a request for VCFSE sector participation to the GM VCFSE Leadership Group
- Offer an induction for the participant and identify key documents the participant should be familiar with prior to starting to attend meetings
- Recognise the different issues associated with consulting and representing a ‘sector’ as opposed to a single agency and take these into account in terms of the expectations of the VCSE sector’s role (This may mean ensuring the participant has time to undertake consultation: the participant cannot offer guarantees or any such undertakings without consultation)
- Be clear about any requirements for confidentiality
- If possible, aim to financially support representation of VCFSE sector through offering an annual bursary
- Work with GM VCFSE Leadership Group to identify capacity building issues and way in which these can be supported
Dispute resolution
If there are concerns about anyone participating on behalf of the VCFSE sector, or if the participant has concerns about their role in the Board/Group, the situation will be dealt with informally in the first instance through discussions with the GM VCFSE Leadership Group and the group/board’s chair.
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