Just finished helping Mary Seacole House re-write their strategic plan. Its been great working with Carol and Reihana, and finding out more about their inspirational organisation. I hope the new plan will see them develop and grow into the future, and continue to … Continued
On 1st May, Rosemary and I facilitated an Understanding Social Value Discussion Group, on behalf of Sarah Dewar of Liverpool CCG. This is the first in a series of discussions that are being held as part of the Third Sector Support … Continued
Yesterday I started a piece of work for People First – an inspirational user-led organisation that works for and with people with learning difficulties. Meeting the staff team for the first time was a pleasure, and they listened intently to … Continued
Over the past month I’ve been carrying out an evaluation of the Sew Good project, delivered by SSDT (South Sefton Development Trust). Sew Good is an inter-generational sewing project, bringing together people of different ages and backgrounds facing economic and social disadvantage … Continued
As the Public Services (Social Value) Act comes into force on 31st January 2013, there have been a flurry of articles and comments. Here are a few I’ve noticed: the Guardian tells us What the third sector needs to consider … Continued
Our second follow-up event from the ‘Commissioning For Value’ Event took place yesterday, as part of the Liverpool PCT Third Sector support programme. The purpose of the event was: To continue the discussions started at the conference in August. To give … Continued
Our first follow-up event from the ‘Commissioning For Value’ Event took place yesterday, as part of the Liverpool PCT Third Sector support programme. The purpose of the event was: To continue the discussions started at the Commissioning for Value conference … Continued
Last week we had our final meeting for the BME Collaboration Group. Its been great working with all the organisations, and we’ve produced a comprehensive report for the group to take forward, which we hope will help them to develop … Continued
Working with Richard Finch, Centre Manager at KUC, Rosemary and I, through CoSE, delivered a workshop yesterday for potential collaborating organisations on the new Knowsley Foundation Lifestyle Community Projects. It was great to meet some new people from local organisations: Julie Gibson … Continued