Coaching in the Third Sector: What We Heard
Findings from a survey carried out in Mid and West Wales in 2026
Earlier this year, in collaboration with West Wales Action for Mental Health, I carried out a short survey with staff, volunteers, and leaders across the third sector in Mid and West Wales. People shared their experiences, pressures, and hopes — and what they feel would help them most.
Download the one‑page summary of the findings.
You can read more about the survey and why I carried it out in my blog post. Read the blog post
If you’d like to read the full report, please contact me
What the findings showed
The survey highlighted:
a strong appetite for coaching and reflective space
limited access, especially in smaller organisations
clear benefits where coaching is available
barriers around time, cost, and capacity
a need for more information about coaching
How the findings shape what I offer
The report has directly informed how I design my work with organisations. It’s why I offer:
low‑barrier coaching options
reflective practice groups
coaching‑based team sessions such as Action Learning Sets
co‑designed approaches that fit your context and aims
spaces that are relational, reflective, and human‑centred
My aim is to make coaching and reflective space more accessible, more useful, and a practical solution to the real pressures people face across the third sector.
If you’d like to explore support for your organisation
I’d be happy to begin with a conversation. Book a short call.
A friendly, informal way to explore what might help.
Taken together, the findings point to something many people in the sector already know: people want space to think, reflect, and make sense of their work — but it’s often hard to find.
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