What are the key dos and don’ts of winning grants/commissioned services? I have extensive experience of being both a commissioner and being on the other side of the fence as a commissioned service lead. The following is based on my experience of constructing tenders and bidding for contracts. If you would like me to assist you in putting together a …
Innovators should not have to be subversives. There is a better way.
It was a privilege to attend the ‘Happy Workplaces’ CEO Conference recently. Led by the irrepressible Henry Stewart*, this annual conference showcases inspirational leaders creating great organisations through the development of high trust work environments. Bruce Daisley from Twitter, Katherine Horler – Adviza, Cathy Busani – Happy Ltd, Gill Arupke – Social Interest Group and Kevin Rogers – Paycare, all …
Craig Dearden-Phillips Podcast
Renowned social entrepreneur, Craig Dearden-Phillips, interviewed me for a podcast on my motivation for becoming a social entrepreneur…
Where will commissioners and funders of charities and social enterprises sit on an ‘Arc of Virtue’?
Charities and social enterprises are being very hard hit in the coronavirus crisis. The sector has finally come into the orbit of the government’s economic rescue package. However, the £750m pledged by the Chancellor falls well short of what is required. Survival of the sector will therefore be strongly linked to the behaviour of funders and commissioners. Some are rising …