We don’t need no thought control
As analysis of the riots replaces knee-jerk condemnation of young people, Bernard Davies reflects on NCIA’s research about voluntary sector youth work.
NCIA Independence Audit now available!
Is your organisation managing to stay independent and true to the purpose it was set up for? NCIA challenges you to find out.
Let’s talk about… people, places, money and photocopiers
NCIA needs your input for a new project on resourcing voluntary action. In the face of cuts, inappropriate government policies and increased competition how do people find the resources to keep going with activities that help us enjoy each others’ company and join in activities – whether simple conviviality, leisure, solidarity and assistance, personal or social change?
September newsletter out now
Read the latest NCIA news of heroism, opposition and good solid thinking about the role of voluntary and community action in our world (plus some gossip, inside info and random interests)…
Surviving hard times with integrity: NCIA at Aston-Mansfield conference
Come along to the Aston-Mansfield conference on Tuesday 27 September if you want to hear NCIA folks and others get to grips with the urgent need for independent action.
Mad world, my masters: CVS says no to transforming local infrastructure
Adur Voluntary Action has opted out of bids for the transforming local infrastructure fund. Adrian Barritt explains the practical and philosophical concerns that led to the decision
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A personal take on the voluntary sector’s dilemma
Sarah Lamb, trustee of Adur Voluntary Action and a lifelong volunteer, explains why the Transforming Local Infrastructure scheme won’t work
