Speak out, survive, thrive – NCIA assembly report from Manchester
Underground networks, public relations battles, keeping sane through organising – these were some of the ideas from our last assembly meeting in Manchester on 12th May. We talked about how to tell our stories, link with other groups and campaigns and get resources in a climate of cuts, recession and political bombardment. Click here for a short report and key points we can act on. Please let us know if you have comments or questions.
Knowledge is power – podcast from ARVAC annual lecture
Listen to a podcast of NCIA’s Andy Benson speaking about whether there’s enough power to go around in the voluntary and community sector at the ARVAC annual lecture on 9 May 2011. You can also download a transcript of Andy’s presentation (Word, 6 pages) and the presentation slides (Powerpoint).
New NCIA papers on privatisation and ‘big society’
Read our two new papers if you want to get thinking about what privatisation means for charities and community groups and how the ‘big society’ and localism damage independent action.
