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…
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…
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…
NEW: Sustainable impact guide
Your time and resources are scarce. You want to use them wisely. Focus on what makes an impact. Covid increases the urgency of building capacity, increasing resilience and expanding your…
7 Domains of Sustainable Impact: Part 6
This is Part 6 in a series of 7. Part One is here. Policy and policy makers respond to evidence of changing needs Where did the policies (and funding) you…
The 7 domains of sustainable impact Part 3
This article continues our series on sustainable impact – how to make a lasting difference that continues even after your work stops. Discover Parts One and Two by following the…
The 7 domains of sustainable impact: Part 2
In the first article of this series, we identified the ‘seven domains’ of sustainable impact – the different ways in which you can make a lasting difference. The first domain…
Being valuable but not precious
Until now, the Lasting Difference has addressed sustainable impact by focusing on three clear principles: Encouraging independence and ownership Increasing influence and capacity Generating and sharing learning. Today I’m starting…