Research
& Intelligence > THINK CVS Research Services
In addition to research undertaken as part
of our group support and training services, we can also provide
fee charging research and consultancy services for 'not for profit'
organisations and statutory agencies. ThinkCVS, the operational
name for the consultancy arm of CVS West Dunbartonshire specialising
in the areas of community engagement and development, social enterprise
and entrepreneurship, regeneration, sustainability and health. Established
in 2001, the CVS has already worked in a range of community engagement
settings, delivering consultancy projects locally, regionally and
nationally. Types of research undertaken include:
• Feasibility Studies
• Best Value Evaluation
• Market Analysis
• Project Evaluation
• Clients Surveys
• Needs Analysis
• Social Impact Studies
• Case Study Production
• Consultation
• Development & Best Practice Reviews
• Internal Structures Audits
• Market Research Projects
• and Funding Opportunity Analysis
Valuing Our Voluntary Sector: Are you
an elected member serving the people of West Dunbartonshire? MP,
MSP or Councillour? Then this guide is for you. You will find a
broad range of services that can guide you around the labyrinth
of the voluntary sector. THIS PRODUCT IS BEING REVIEWED. PLEASE CONTACT US FOR MORE INFO
Our Research Leaders:
Selina Ross: BA (Hons)
Economics, Marketing and Finance, University of Strathclyde, Post
Graduate Certificate in Management Open University Business School,
Certificate in Rural Development Practice, Sabhal Mor Ostaig, SVQ
‘Training for Trainers’ Certificate, James Watt College
Selina brings a mix of a ‘traditional’
business education and extensive community development and facilitation
experience. Having worked with a wide spectrum of community, voluntary
and social economy organisations, Selina has developed a considerable
skills base covering community animation, organisational development,
social enterprise management, monitoring and evaluation systems
with a particular interest in social auditing, and capacity building
training design and delivery. In approach to methodology, Selina
brings both quantitative and qualitative expertise.
Martin Docherty: (M.Phil) Art and Design in an
Organisational Context, Glasgow School of Art, BA (Hons) Politics,
University of Essex, HND Business Administration Glasgow Metropolitan
(formally GCFT)
Martin brings to the team an established
skills base in the research and analysis of community & political
action, as well as policy development. In approach to methodology,
Martin comes from a social qualitative analytical research background
which lends credence to the research teams’ ability to give
in depth analysis of various data types and has extensive experience
of supporting member group research development processes, policy
development and analysis. Martin is also a former member of the research
ethics committee of Queen Margaret University,
Edinburgh.
Previous clients include:
Communities Scotland, Scottish Council of Voluntary Organisations,
and West Dunbartonshire Council
ThinkCVS are able to undertake non-voluntary sector research through
our trading arm. If you are interested in using our services, please contact us
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