Why a small charity in Glasgow is refusing to become a social enterprise
Sarah Findlay runs Starter Packs a small charity in Glasgow that collects household items and gives them to people who need to get themselves back on their feet, generally after homelessness. The charity also provides volunteering for socially disenfranchised people who are … Continue reading
Our latest newsletter is now up on the site. News, events, latest triumphs, usual madness. You can see more here: http://ymlp.com/zBXqZ0
Notes from our May 29th event with London Voluntary Service Council (LVSC) about commisioning, ‘is competition killing us?’ are available to download here.
NCIA has a continuing interest in commissioning and in the policy issues that lie behind it – the future of public services and the voluntary sector’s role in this future. We … Continue reading
A spirit of independence helps an older people’s project in Leeds keep going without council funding but it’s a struggle to provide the activities that people need
Stanningley and Swinnow Live at Home Scheme (SSLaHS) was formed in 1988 by St. Thomas’ Church Group and became part of a neighbourhood network system that was unique … Continue reading
Free NCIA event – book now!
Thursday 19 July 2012
10 am – 4 pm
Resource For London, 356 Holloway Road, London N7 6PA
Click here to download a flyer.
If you’re taking action on issues affecting local people in your area, want to share tactics with others or find out how to get help … Continue reading
Take part in an essential piece of research – NCIA wants to hear from you about where you get support in your campaigns – from fellow activists? From a local network? From on-line contacts?
Tell us what makes the difference, so we can spread the word to others looking for support. Email Penny: penny@independentaction.net
Or … Continue reading
Thursday 12th July 2012, 9.30am – 1.30pm including lunch
King’s House Conference Centre, Sidney Street, Manchester M1 7HB
How can small community groups survive and thrive in the current climate of cuts? Can new partnerships and peer support help groups become more resilient in facing these challenges? Or do we … Continue reading
Fancy a bit of networking and training in online activism? Register for this year’s Netroots conference on Saturday 30 June 2012 at Congress House in London. Visit www.netrootsuk.org or email becky@netrootsuk.org
It’s £5 / free for unwaged and incudes a post-event reception with a free drink (how could you resist?)
The event has a focus … Continue reading
So, what does the future hold for NCIA? We don’t have a crystal ball but we put our heads together at the planning group on 24 May 2012 to discuss what we can do in the next couple of years. Click here to read Penny’s background paper ‘NCIA: What next?‘.
This is what … Continue reading
Read the latest NCIA newsletter for reports of dissent among large national charities. Plus the last chance to register for some lively events, analysis of latest policy wonkiness, and news of independent action in communities around the UK.… Continue reading
