Dear colleague
 
VSGWL is a member of a network of Third Sector Interfaces (TSIs) covering every local authority area in Scotland. As the coronavirus pandemic continues it is important that we have a strong understanding of its impact on community groups, voluntary organisations and social enterprises, as well as the people and communities you support. 
 
All TSIs are asking Third Sector Organisations about the impact of coronavirus on them and local communities. We are asking you to help by completing this short survey.  We know this is a really busy time, but good quality information will help us provide better support to you and enable us to make the right asks of government and funders. Please note:

• This is a national survey with the results able to be used locally and nationally. If your organisation covers more than one local authority area you may be asked to complete this more than once.  Ideally we would like a single response from your whole organisation covering the full area you cover.
• It would be helpful if the survey was completed by a senior person in your organisation. Some of the questions are about the leadership and strategic challenges at this time.
• The survey contains 26 questions and will take between 10 and 15 minutes to complete. Most of the questions are multiple choice.
• The survey is confidential and no individual organisation information will be published. Your individual response will be shared with the TSIs where you operate. 

 
You can complete the survey by clicking here - https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/tsicovid The survey will be open until 29 May.
 
Thank you in anticipation
 
Alan Mccloskey
CEO

The Local Government and Communities Committee in Holyrood is considering the impact of COVID-19 on local communities. As part of its work, the Committee is keen to find out if the Scottish Government`s Third Sector Resilience Fund (TSRF) is reaching the “front line” without unnecessary delay. You can play your part by completing this short survey by Thursday 14th May to enable VSGWL to send a composite West Lothian response to the Committee.
 
Thank you in anticipation.