A workforce mapping research project conducted in partnership between NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the University of York has shed light on the scale, strengths and challenges of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector across Humber and North Yorkshire.

A workforce mapping research project conducted in partnership between NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) and the University of York has shed light on the scale, strengths and challenges of the Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprise (VCSE) sector across Humber and North Yorkshire.

A total of 335 organisations participated, providing an overview of their organisational status, workforce capacity, financial resilience, operational challenges, and expectations for the future.

The findings show a sector driven by purpose and commitment to community wellbeing, yet one facing significant pressures linked to job security, short term funding, workforce development, and cross sector communication.

Thank you to everyone who engaged with the research, the findings of which are already being used as part of the NHS Humber and North Yorkshire Integrated Care Board (ICB) People Story Dashboard, an innovative tool, designed to bridge the gap between population health, demand for services and the workforce needed to deliver care. The report is also featured in the Humber and North Yorkshire Health and Care Partnership’s Insight Bank to inform other areas of work across our health and care system.

Read the full report and recommendations here.