Charity Commission reform vital for civil society strategy to work
Nathan Yeowell
Unprecedented level of joint working is transforming lives of older people
August 2017
Seven ways to improve the Social Value Act
Forcing councils to consider social impact is a great idea but it’s not working. Here’s what small charities and community businesses say needs to change
June 2017
'Spocs' are directing funding to small charities – here's your essential guide
Neil Cleeveley
Fewer grants and poor commissioning are crippling local voluntary services. A single point of contact model brings charities together to bid for government contracts
April 2017
How to start a social care revolution in seven easy steps
Katie Johnston
DevoManc anniversary gives little cause for celebration
Andrew Harrop
August 2016
Why my company is handing homecare contracts back to councils
Alan Long
Commissioning practices that mean providers cannot pay the ‘national living wage’ or deliver good services have no place in 21st-century Britain
November 2015
What’s it worth?
Proving your impact: what funders want from charities
From council commissioners to grant-making bodies, we ask investors what makes an organisation stand out
May 2015
Why do public services undervalue talented volunteers?
Millions of people volunteer in our public services, but there is still a view that professional is best
August 2014
Secret government contracts stop citizens knowing if outsourcing works
Opening up information about contracts is an essential step towards an evidence-based debate about UK public services
July 2014
Four ways to add social value to public sector contracts
Creating local jobs in construction and partnering with prisons: how councils are making a difference with the Social Value Act
March 2014
Five reasons why quangos fail
A new report examines what led to the demise of the Audit Commission and other public agencies
February 2014
Future of the health service: the era of community care has arrived
Nigel Edwards
Quality for patients at home or in the community is becoming a reality, but success depends on investment in staff and services, says Nigel Edwards
October 2013
'UK's crazy franchising system is not a viable way to run railways'
Anonymous insider: Top secret bids are drawn up by people divorced from the experiences of train staff and passengers
August 2013
New 'super PCCs' could rescue much maligned public post, thinktank claims
Crown Commercial Service: three key questions
Colin Cram
July 2013
'Incomplete' MPs' procurement report fails to consider the frontline
What does good public sector outsourcing look like?
Public Leaders viewpoint
How to help public commissioners stuck between 'a rock and a hard place'
G4S outsourcing report "odd" to leave biggest question unanswered
