Friends, Families and Travellers (FFT) have published a report on the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller civil society micro-sector of the voluntary sector.
Through conducting research on the type and size of Gypsy, Roma and Traveller equality organisations in the UK, FFT highlighted the following key findings:
The Gypsy, Roma and Traveller civil society micro-sector comprises of just 0.03% of the voluntary sector with a turnover of just £6.7 million.
27% of charities and organisations identified as being a part, or partially involved, with the Gypsy, Roma and Traveller civil society micro-sector have now ceased to exist since 2005.
Gypsy, Roma and Traveller organisations are situated in just a small number of geographical areas, leaving large ‘deserts’ with no provision.
Highlighting the lack of provision and clear need for investment in the community, the report shares insights on the following topics:
types of organisations
turnover
geographical coverage
staff and areas of work
trends in data (turnover, geographical, staff)
fragility of the sector
infrastructure support
