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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 13/01/2026

It’s time for #philanthropy to fund the ‘glue’ of communities. Without it we may as well give up. #nonprofits #charity www.thirdsector.co.uk/alex-evans-i...

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 09/01/2026

A Nonprofit New Year - what to expect? Erm, I've got some bad news for you.... Again... Join 1,500 subscribers for the latest Barely Civil Society. If you cry in the shower for half an hour I've succeeded. www.barelycivilsocciety.org #nonprofits #philanthropy #grantmakers #charities #ukpolitics

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 06/09/2025

Some Philanthopy Bro berk on LinkedIn was claiming that fundraisers need to get ‘comfortable with wealth and the wealthy’. A big middle digit no to that from me in this week’s Barely Civil Society. www.barelycivilsociety.org/p/philanthro... #philanthropy #charities #nonprofits #socialism

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Philanthropy Bro 'wisdom' and wealth

Should we really get 'comfortable' with being around wealth? Plus a general roundup of UK news. Prepare for a ranty one.

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 14/08/2025

If Karl Marx had run a community centre, do you think he would have been a bit less miserable? This and other more serious questions in Barely Civil Society. What role could #charity play in a more economically just society? Would we still need it? Yep. More here: open.substack.com/pub/dralexev...

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Beyond Charity. Part Two: beyond socialism?

What role could charity play in a world with greater economic equity?

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Off to Derby today for an inspiring couple of days with Moore Kingston Smith and the Vivensa Foundation, launcing a new cohort of the Charity leadership Academy. My part? Leadership during change, including dealing with resistance.... And no, that doesn't mean calling security. #charities #leaders

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

I'm seeing more and more very direct hits to #charities from #NHS funding - we've all been focused on #LocalAuthorities, but it seems much more quietly the NHS has been quietly decommissioning charity services.... DIsastrous for vital community support. #Healthcare #CharityImpact

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Tbh I think I would lose the will to live too if I met JD Vance.

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 28/03/2025

Reeves’ budget was appalling. But austerity works - for the people who want it. It just depends on what you’re trying to achieve. This week’s Barely Civil Society looks at why we keep ending up here and what the alternatives are. And there are many. dralexevans.substack.com/p/austerity-...

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Austerity Again (Part Two): HOW does this keep happening?

When we ask why people are choosing austerity when it doesn't 'work', we're missing the point. It works brilliantly for those who want it.

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

Wes Streeting wants to BREAK you. 🙄 Dude, get a grip. This week’s Barely Civil Society looks at Wes’s latest enemies and then moves on to the enemies of the world: billionaire philanthropists and tech bros. dralexevans.substack.com/p/wes-street...

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Wes Streeting wants to fight charities. Outside. NOW. Barely Civil Society 06/02/25

Wes has set his sights on breaking your culture. Meanwhile: ‘Effective Assholeism: pseudo-intellectual philanthropy in the age of tech bro plutocrats’.

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

New Barely Civil Society now live. ‘The Bad Guys’. Trump, billionaires, Southport and crappy corporates. Enjoy! dralexevans.substack.com/p/barely-civ... #charities #charity #nonprofits #philanthropy #politics #policy

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Isn’t it really nice when you meet NICE, REAL people in charities. Switched on, smart, and really care about what they do. RESOLUTION: spend more time with people who are really into their work. Less time with people who want to w*nk on about their careers and finance. Meanwhile new blog tomorrow:

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weeder @weeder.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Recipe book cover mockup. Vibrant photo of food ona slate grey counter. Tomatoes, limes, street tacos, a red enamel skillet with beans, chili peppers, salsa, corn tortillas stuffed with picadillo. A graphic effect in the center appears to reveal text by tearing this photo. The text reads "HOW TO COOK LIKE THE PEOPLE YOU JUST DEPORTED Authentic ethnic flavors for bigots who don't deserve them"

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Rebecca Montacute @beckymontacute.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

The @suttontrust.bsky.social is recruiting for a new Director of Communications and Advocacy - a fantastic role in a great team (I am biased 😉) - particularly at the moment, with the chance to influence the government's Opportunity Mission. recruitment.suttontrust.com/jobs/5429940...

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Director of Communications & Advocacy - The Sutton Trust

Why not apply to be our Director of Communications and Advocacy to help us drive social mobility through impactful communications, campaigning and public affairs?

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Mark Zuckerberg looks like a sex pest at a health spa. He would keep trying to get you to go in his cabin, and give you unwanted shoulder massages. Creepy look for a creepy guy.

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

There is a rapid deprofessionalisation of the voluntary sector happening at pace, as more and more senior people lose their jobs and the gig economy replaces them. This is part of a wider trend. #charities #voluntarysector #nonprofit The death of the middle-class professional | Gaby Hinsliff |

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The death of the middle-class professional spells danger for Labour | Gaby Hinsliff

Graduate pay is falling – and an aggrieved generation could join white-collar workers in supporting Reform UK, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Do you ever wonder why people are disgustingly greedy? Well, here is a very good article on that. Keep Sissy SpaceX in mind when you read it. #politics open.substack.com/pub/dangoyal...

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The Neuroscience of Greed.

Seems like an appropriate time to review the science behind the greedy personality trait and what we can do to guard against it.

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

Time for another instalment of BARELY CIVIL SOCIETY, looking into the crystal ball for 2025. Think of this as a sort of PEST for the sector, which is coincidentally what some people think of me personally. Good content, and guaranteed a good rude joke or too. #charity #nonprofit #politics #VCS

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Robert Reich is a big hero of mine. I like this recent quote. But let’s be clear. ‘Positive thinking’ is not what he’s arguing for. We need hard cynicism about the current reality, and big dreams for the future. Change can happen. Being honest about the now is the first step. #nonprofits #charities

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

Have you seen the absolute state of the #LocalAuthority financial crisis? If ever they tell you #charities need to get better at managing their finances, please feel free to laugh, or possibly scream. Prediction: the 90% with no accounts are secretly bankrupt. www.theguardian.com/society/2024...

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Watchdog refuses to sign off UK public sector accounts over unreliable data

National Audit Office ‘disclaims’ accounts because of shortcomings in auditing of English local authorities

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Geoff Norcott @geoffnorcott.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

Massive away win for the little fella.

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 02/12/2024

As someone who really dislikes Christmas, it annoys me that I end up looking forward to it. Just please, gawd, make work stop for a bit…. And then in January the panic comes. Please, gawd, make it start again! Ah, the joys of #freelance. #charity #consultancy

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

Dolly Parton and me love a good theory of change. She once said: "Find out who you are, and then do it on purpose." That’s what most theories of change are. Of course you may need to think from scratch. Or use it to course correct. But either way, it’s working out what you do and why. I can help!

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

Look, the thing about youth unemployment - and indeed, unemployment in general - is that nobody looks at demand side. They blame the unemployed: but one of the biggest problems is employers not giving people (or any people) a chance, because they are so risk averse, and so unwilling to invest.

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

I’m thinking of becoming a demotivational speaker for charity CEOs. Instead of telling people they’re amazing and they can do the impossible, I’m going to tell them they’re good enough and they can do the achievable. Good enough in this world is amazing. “YOU GOT THIS! But let’s be realistic.”

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Somebody from a badger charity connected with me on LinkedIn. They probably wouldn’t believe me if I told them it’s one of the best things that’s ever happened to me. Badgers are awesome. Of course if I’d got a LinkedIn request from an ACTUAL badger that would be even better.

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

It’s Friday morning and time for Barely Civil Society. This week taking a look at what next for #youthwork, with the last of the Big Society Boondoggles, NCS, coming to an end. Plus more general charity sh*tshow updates. dralexevans.substack.com/p/goodbye-na...

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 19/11/2024

Lidl has now started selling clothing for #charity #CEOs in crisis. Important and necessary. Meanwhile, hit me up if you need help to reduce usage. I bought two btw. #civilsociety #charities #voluntarysector

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

Funny looking badger. Feels like when charities give the contract to one of the big consultancy firms. They pay top dollar, and then get stuck with the intern….

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Barely Civil Society (Alex Evans) @barelycivilsociety.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

I never did Twitter because originally it was just full of meanies. Then it became full of fascists and I thought, oh yes, that tracks. SO here I am on Bluesky, creating another social media pit to fall into.

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