Facts and Figures

In the last three years (2007 - 2010) ViSTA have:

  • Run 298 training courses, 36% of which were accredited at level 2 or above.

  • Provided over 5000 hours of free training

  • Recruited and supported 36 apprentices within the Voluntary and Community Sectors in Somerset.  72% of those apprentices who completed their programme were given permanent employment by their host organisation at the end of their apprenticeship.

  • Supported and trained over 70 Community Development workers from a diverse range of voluntary, public sector and community work backgrounds.

  • Written successful partnership bids for ourselves and other Voluntary and Community Sector organisations valuing £1.7 million.  We are not a core funded organisation - we specialise in raising project and contract funds.

  • In 2009/2010 we have supported (and continue to support) 266 organisations with HR, finance and governance business support.

  • In 2010 we are supporting 75 Active Citizens who are volunteer learning champions and community representatives.

  • In 2010 we have engaged and are working with 300 "Intergenerational" volunteers.

ViSTA, The Town Hall, Bow Street, Langport, Somerset, TA10 9PR
Company no 6074763 , Registered Charity no 1119172, Telephone: 08453 580372
UK Learning Provider Reference Number: 10020323