Debates

Here we publish 16 essays from innovative leaders in the social sector.

Charles Leadbeater, Innovation Consultant. In these turbulent times, what does the social sector offer as a means to a better future?

Scope announced a radical new strategy that would mean enormous change for the organisation. Mark talks through the plans for this transformation.

Our system for supporting people when they become homeless is failing.

In this blistering polemic, the Chair of RNIB gives his views on building better governance.

Charities trade on trust, so it’s crucial to understand the public mood and work hard to revive people's confidence. We need a ‘trust-plus’ strategy.

Jill Halford, Director, & Neil Sherlock, Partner, PwC
Here Jill Halford and Neil Sherlock outline the issues around public trust, why trust is important for charities, and how charities can understand and build public trust in their organisations.

Debbie Pippard, Head of Programmes, Barrow Cadbury Trust. It has never been easier for charities to communicate their message to wide audiences.

Barnardo’s isn't immune to the challenges of working with commissioners to design and deliver services that create an impact.

A lot has changed since the post-war founding of the welfare state, and the social contract that went with it is eroding.

Danny Kruger, Senior Fellow at the Legatum Institute and Chairman of West London Zone and Only Connect.
Uncertain times such as these can lead to a great deal of pessimism and worry. But, as Danny Kruger argues, with change comes opportunity.

Cuts to legal aid have been devastating for some law centres. Sue Bent, Central England Law Centre, she talks through their journey.