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…
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…
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…
New workshop programme open – and offers!
Bookings are now open for our three core sustainability workshops in May-June: Understanding sustainability in a recovering world Thursday 6th May 10am-12.45pm Developing the five capabilities Thursday 20th May 10am-12.45pm…
Working with funders
We’re often asked if funders recognise and support the core messages in The Lasting Difference. The short answer is: mostly! But it might depend where you work. If you get…
Supporting survival and sustainability – new masterclasses for autumn
We’ve updated our core Lasting Difference workshops, packaging them into three online masterclasses. They’re about supporting charities and social enterprises to survive and be sustainable in a post-pandemic world, so…
Recent workshop learning
As any fan of the BBC’s Repair Shop knows, the things that stand the test of time aren’t those that are the most solidly built. They’re those that have been…
A short film – sustainable leadership
I should have been in London yesterday with the good people at Directory of Social Change. They run a great event - very welcoming and with an ever-diverse and interesting...
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e-learning open for enrolment – starts May 2020!
e-learning: Enrol now to start in May! After successful pilots last year, our shiny new e-learning programme Introduction to Organisational Sustainability is open for bookings. Starting on 4th May,…
Sustaining Self-Directed Support
Sometimes you just know you are in the right place with the right people at the right time. Our recent workshop series on sustaining self-directed support was a great example,…
Gathering momentum
This year’s Gathering marks our fifth birthday as a full time enterprise and the second anniversary the Lasting Difference’s launch. We’ve made lots of progress, not least with 3500+ copies…