A year of turbulence has exposed the dangers of philanthropic monocultures and upended assumptions about impact, effectiveness, and scale. Embracing the varied intentions that motivate people to give ...

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A Theory of Change is not a one-time exercise. It should be live, relevant and useful to your organisation.  A live Theory of Change helps leaders decide where to focus, what to stop doing, whic...

We are delighted to announce that Ben Randall has been appointed as CEO of Firetail, with Andy Martin stepping into the role of Executive Chair,

Narrators vs. Doers

Sport is huge—and it’s only getting bigger. But beyond goals and glory, something more interesting is happening: clubs, athletes and leagues are realising the commercial and social power of purpose…

Why the BBC crisis is not just a reflection of some bad editorial decisions and why it matters

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SPOT TV gouvernement économies d'énergie : "en France, on n'a pas de pétrole, mais on a des idées"

If you have been paying attention, five reports should have made it to the top of your reading pile: The UN Global Risks Report; The World…

We work a lot with partners. As well as bringing specialist sector skills and knowledge, they offer us fresh perspectives to any given project. More importantly, we love working with them and share…

The Chronic risks analysis outlines the most critical medium to long term challenges facing the United Kingdom.

Windfall in form of ‘patriotic gift’ comes as Chancellor Rachel Reeves strives to balance the books

The foundation for the coming decade

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All charities need to get their money from somewhere. That money comes with trade-offs. The type of money you raise does not just shape your fundraising, it shapes your whole organisation. …

Whose strategy is it anyway? Under UK charity law, trustee boards are responsible for effective delivery of a charity’s objectives. They set a charity's strategic direction and ensure legal…

In last week’s Lunch & Learn webinar, Andy Martin was pleased to be joined by John Hitchin, the Co-Founder of Stories of Change for a presentation and discussion of how to better connect, evaluation,…

When strategies look the same across organisations due to unseen pressures, we call this 'isomorphic strategy'.  But this tendency towards sameness - and its causes - deserves closer examination,…

The ability to travel into the future isn't just for daydreamers or science fiction. It's a critical skill for strategy and planning, particularly when so much feels uncertain, volatile, and fast…

Many civil society organisations struggle to know when and how to work with consultants, especially if it's their first time. The most successful consulting relationships start with clear thinking…

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Many civil society organisations struggle to know when and how to work with consultants, especially if it's their first time. The most successful consulting relationships start with clear thinking abo...

Today’s mission-driven organisations are fuelled by their relationships. Networks provide adaptability, shared leadership, resilience, and innovation, making them vital models for impact in an…