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Contracting in crisis: Is there promise in a place-based approach?
On 28 February 2018.
Recent shocks like Carillion's collapse signal that it’s time for change if we want to deliver for people and communities.
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Late, lukewarm and bland?
On 19 January 2018.
Nathan Yeowell, NPC’s new Head of Policy and External Affairs, has four reflections as we look forward to the year ahead.
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‘Poverty porn’ or no, let’s welcome prompts to think differently
On 15 December 2017.
The Comic Relief video of Ed Sheeran in Liberia has been branded 'poverty tourism' by the annual Radi-Aid awards.
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Pre-budget briefing: Winter is here
By Patrick Murray .
On 17 November 2017.
Patrick Murray gives the lay of the policy land ahead of the 2017 budget next week. He finds few reasons to be cheerful.
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How the voluntary sector can make better use of evidence
By Anne Kazimirski .
On 31 October 2017.
Charities and funders need to be brilliant at understanding what works best, where, why and for whom.
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What does ‘impact measurement’ really mean?
By James Noble .
On 26 October 2017.
We use the terms ‘impact’ and ‘impact measurement’ a lot. But what do they really mean? James Noble breaks it down for us.
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Sensing a change: apps for the future
By Andrew Weston .
On 24 October 2017.
Technology enables us to overcome certain human limitations. Andrew Weston looks at how.
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Funders and mental health: Progress made, progress still needed
By Oliver Carrington .
On 10 October 2017.
Today marks World Mental Health Day. Oliver Carrington explains why funders have an important role to play in helping relieve the pressure.
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Mike Adamson: What the Red Cross learned at Grenfell Tower
By Mike Adamson.
On 1 September 2017.
While on the ground and coordinating its response the Red Cross faced significant challenges. Here its CEO gives a candid account of what they learned.
Resources
Flipping the narrative: Essays on transformation
On 20 July 2017.
Here we publish 16 essays from innovative leaders in the social sector.
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Why we need boldness and bravery in these times of change
On 20 July 2017.
Charles Leadbeater, Innovation Consultant. In these turbulent times, what does the social sector offer as a means to a better future?
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How we’re building a greater scope for greater impact
On 20 July 2017.
Scope announced a radical new strategy that would mean enormous change for the organisation. Mark talks through the plans for this transformation.
