Survey to assess politicians' understanding of the sector

By Ben Cook, Third Sector Online, 4 August 2008

Northern Ireland's umbrella body for voluntary organisations is conducting a survey of its members to find out how well they think politicians understand the sector.

The Northern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action is conducting the research with a view to running a campaign to raise awareness of the work of the third sector among politicians, civil servants and government departments. The survey asks organisations about the extent of their interaction with politicians and government departments,...