2. Context- Our Strategic Plan 2015-18 Reductions in public spending (Islington Council anticipating £90m over next 3 years) Less Local Authority funding to the sector Statutory duties – cost effective approaches Other funding

3. The Economy and Sector funding Growth and increases in employment Nationally-decrease in income to the sector- grants and contracts Recent reversal of this trend –payments for services and fundraising Implications for smaller local organisations

4. Local Policy Priorities: jobs, housing and the cost of living Employment Commission and European funding Community Infrastructure levy Early intervention

5. National policy Reduced public spending –but some areas protected Volunteering – employee and citizen service Benefits Childcare, Apprenticeships, Mental Health Payment by results EU Referendum

6. New technology Data management Communications Working arrangements Fundraising

7. Final thoughts.. Resourcing new services and activities Prioritising and focus Different ways of working with new partners

8. Discussion The biggest issues facing organisation Potential for collaboration with other organisations Support that would help