Click here for news of fighting back and battles won, alongside some sorry tales from voluntary organisations who’ve forgotten we’re meant to be heading for social justice not an unequal pay day. Plus a questioning editorial from NCIA’s Andy Benson: he’s never expected to be on the winning side, but wants to know who else … Continue reading
How to focus NCIA’s work in the next six months – and make the most of alliances – was up for discussion at the planning group meeting on 17 January at TUC Congress House.
Present: Chris Walsh, Jonathan Hyams, Steve Lancashire, Bernard Davies, Andy Benson (chair), Ruth Cohen (notes), Maxine Moar, Penny Waterhouse, Frances Sullivan, … Continue reading
Join fellow activists along with NCIA’s Andy Benson and other speakers at the first National Community Activists Conference on 23 February 2012.
The conference runs from10am to 4pm at University of Central Lancashire in Preston. Find out more on the NatCAN website: http://nationalcan.ning.com/events/national-community-activists-conference
Guest Speakers include:
Read the notes of our planning group meeting on 21 November 2011 for some tactical thinking about how to respond to the Localism Act and a reflection on who we’re working with and where we want to make stronger links.
NCIA planning group, 21 November 2011 at Trades Union Council (TUC), Congres House, London
Present:… Continue reading
Read the notes from NCIA planning group meeting on 6 September to find out who’s linking with what campaigns and to get an update on NCIA work. The next meeting is Monday 21st November at TUC Congress House, London.… Continue reading
A new panel is looking at voluntary sector independence. NCIA co-ordinators Rachael McGill and Melaina Barnes hope it revises its methods to avoid being sucked into the ‘big society’ marketing campaign.
NCIA has sent a response to the Baring Foundation’s voluntary sector Independence Panel consultation report.
We welcome the aim of the panel ‘to … Continue reading
As analysis of the riots replaces knee-jerk condemnation of young people, Bernard Davies reflects on NCIA’s research about voluntary sector youth work.
Four case studies show how local organisations are striving to continue community-based youth work despite pressure to deliver the latest policy initiative or be subservient to contractors.
The case studies show how government … Continue reading
Is your organisation managing to stay independent and true to the purpose it was set up for? NCIA challenges you to find out.
These are difficult times for the voluntary sector. NCIA is getting more and more reports from people who are uncomfortable about changes to working methods and management styles which make their workplace … Continue reading
NCIA needs your input for a new project on resourcing voluntary action. In the face of cuts, inappropriate government policies and increased competition how do people find the resources to keep going with activities that help us enjoy each others’ company and join in activities – whether simple conviviality, leisure, solidarity and assistance, personal or … Continue reading
Read the latest NCIA news of heroism, opposition and good solid thinking about the role of voluntary and community action in our world (plus some gossip, inside info and random interests)…
If you have a story for the next newsletter, please email Andy Benson at andy@independentaction.net… Continue reading
