COVER periodically produces publications on issues of particular relevance to the sector. This includes summaries of emerging policy and research, as well as more in depth analysis of relevant research. This page lists our main publications. Research and toolkits published by other organisations are available on our resources page. You can view our summaries of past consultations by clicking here.

State of the Sector Research Results

In March 2011 we produced our annual report on the State of the Sector.

You can also read our reports from last year's research below:

• Final research report for 2010
• Summary presentation 2010
• Short summary report with basic findings 2010

Making Sense of Policy

• COVER publication: Accessing information for the VCS
• COVER publication: Personalisation

Position Papers and Briefings

• Briefing on Government changes to support for people out of work
• The Spending Review October 2010: A summary
• Budget June 2010: A summary
• Election manifestos guide April 2010

Research and Toolkits

• Help in a Box: Commissioning Learning and Skills from the Voluntary Sector
• VCS engagement with GP Consortia in the East of England
• Hard Times: VCS survey on economic downturn effect on funding. To view the original data (edited) click here.

Organisational Documents

• Annual Review 2010
• Audited accounts for the year ended 31st March 2010