by Graeme | Nov 28, 2023 | capabilities, case study, sustainability
Sowing seeds for sustainability This case study shares learning from a recent workshop programme, building sector sustainability with a focus on equalities. Carers Trust is a major UK charity improving support, services and recognition for unpaid carers. With 122...
by Graeme | Nov 9, 2023 | case study, sustainability
We’ve just released the report sharing learning from a collaborative funding programme I’ve been supporting since 2017. I’m very proud of it, see what you think! Promoting Variety gives unpaid carers and those they care for access to a wider range...
by Graeme | Sep 26, 2023 | case study, collaboration, sustainability, systems
This case study shines a light on system leadership: sustaining support for unpaid carers. Short breaks play a critical role in supporting unpaid carers and people in need of care. However, the respite care sector in Scotland faces many challenges that puts both its...
by Graeme | Jun 26, 2023 | case study, collaboration, Governance, strategy, sustainability
Collaborative and inclusive strategy development Health in Mind recently invited us to support a collaborative approach to the development of their new strategic plan for 2023-2028. The process – and end product – are great examples of sustainable strategy...
by Graeme | Apr 24, 2023 | capacity, case study, sustainability
How can funders best support charities? Is funding enough or should they provide capacity building support? It might seem a no-brainer: ‘Give us the money’, as Bob Geldof famously said. But every time I’ve reviewed a funding programme, the call from charities has been...
by Graeme | Apr 19, 2023 | capacity, case study, collaboration, sustainability
A guest blog from Gordon Henry, Cumbria CVS. For many in the not-for-profit sector in Cumbria the last 10 years have been difficult to navigate through. The excitement of working together to “do things differently and to do different things” creates opportunities but...