Survey of the VCSE attitudes to PCCs
Nationally, SFC recently surveyed VCSE organisations on their attitudes towards PCCs.
There were 152 responses from VCSE organisations working across a wide range of police and crime areas, including half worked to reduce reoffending and 20% involved in support for victims.
Key findings from the survey included:
- Three quarters of these organisations said PCC elections were an opportunity to influence policy.
- Two thirds voted in the PCC elections in November, which is more than four-times the turnout of the general public.
- Over two thirds of respondents were aware or very aware of their local SFC network.
- Respondents were unequivocal about the high importance of PCCs working in partnership with local VCSEs (over 80%) and 51% said it was critically important.