Sharing learning, building capacity
As one of the best-known funders in Scotland, Corra Foundation’s mission is to make a difference to the lives of people and communities, by encouraging positive change, opportunities, fairness and…
Increase your capacity – build other people’s
We all know the question. ‘How will you sustain your project’s impact when the funding stops?’ Interestingly, although many funders ask it, most don’t know why. I know, because I’ve…
The journey starts with a commitment
Carers Link East Dunbartonshire are faced with a challenge that so many charities can relate to: when you’re full to capacity, how do you make the space to focus on…
Invest in capacity
We are now inviting applications for this year’s action learning programmes. [Closing date 27th April] These are special six-month leadership and organisational development opportunities. Developed by the Lasting Difference team,…
Building capacity in Befriending Networks
This case study, written for us by outgoing CEO Sarah Van Putten, shares valuable lessons in how a membership organisation can develop the capacity of its members. Befriending Networks are…
Same storm, different boats
Case study: Sustainable mental health for all The pandemic has had a negative impact on the mental health of people all over the country. But people who already experience inequality…
Shelter Scotland’s commitment to change
Shelter Scotland have become our latest Symbol Holders, demonstrating commitment to the key Lasting Difference capabilities below. Impact measurement Developing an outcomes framework across the organisation has created a structure…
There’s nothing comic about dyslexia
Dyslexia Scotland might be a small organisation, but it is made up of incredible people – and not just its paid staff. By working with changemakers, the organisation’s new…
Why Giraffes have brass necks – system leadership in practice
“People coming together, you can see the leaders and organisations that are equally placed to join up and work together on stuff.” Our practical guide to system leadership features real-life…
With sustainability in mind
Health in Mind is the latest organisation to be awarded the Lasting Difference Symbol, recognising its commitment to sustainability. The charity is one of Scotland’s best-known and trusted mental health…
Focusing on the core: Sacro awarded the Symbol.
We’re delighted to welcome Sacro as the latest member of our Lasting Difference Symbol Holders’ network. Sacro provide support for people in and leaving the criminal justice sector, for vulnerable…
Our Octopus Teachers
This month, we were thrilled by CLAN‘s creative adaptation of the Octopus Paradox into an engaging activity for a team day. “We had lots of fun and laughs with Octopussy…
Tame the octopus: idea screening and selection
We’ve always said the way to cope with the sustainability paradoxes is to screen new ideas. But we’ve not shared a ‘Lasting Difference’ way to do this. Until now. Our…
Shine a Light – system capacity and leadership
The systems you are part of are unsustainable. Change is needed. But your role relates to just one part of system, so how do you lead the way? You shine…
Guided by the Stars – our strategy for the future
We’ve been working on this one since spring but are finally ready to share! Our new strategy is out now and available for download below. This post contains everything else…
Volunteering the sustainable way.
We’re delighted to award the Lasting Difference Symbol to Larkhall and District Volunteer Group (LDVG). The group deliver activities and services which promote the wellbeing of the 55+ community in…
Learned helpfulness
Two years of responding to trauma has become a learned behaviour. Overwhelmed by circumstances and events beyond our control, we stop looking for ways out or recognising help when it…
Elearning double bill!
This autumn provides the perfect opportunity to take a deep dive into The Lasting Difference toolkit with an elearning double bill. We’re opening up enrolments to our established Practices and…
Feeling summary?
Everyone is busy. But no-one is too busy for our quick read summaries! We began adding 50 word executive summaries to our guides a while ago. We know people are…
Annual Lasting Leadership programme open for applications
We are inviting applications for our next Lasting Leadership action learning programme. The programme is aimed at people who want to explore and develop sustainable leadership capacity in their organisation....
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