Demand something different: NCIA planning group notes
How to focus NCIA’s work in the next six months - and make the most of alliances - was up for discussion at the planning group meeting on 17 January at TUC Congress House.
Read the latest NCIA newsletter
Read the latest news from the dark side of voluntary action, along with stories of how people are fighting back and what NCIA folks have been doing to make a louder noise about resisting privatisation, hanging on to our principles in turbulent times, and making space for independent action in our communities. Let us know if you have a story for January’s newsletter.
Localism and alliances: NCIA planning group notes
Read the notes of our planning group meeting on 21 November 2011 for some tactical thinking about how to respond to the Localism Act and a reflection on who we’re working with and where we want to make stronger links.
Notes from NCIA planning group
Read the notes from NCIA planning group meeting on 6 September to find out who’s linking with what campaigns and to get an update on NCIA work. The next meeting is Monday 21st November at TUC Congress House, London.
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)…
Read our latest newsletter
Read our latest newsletter for commentary on the open public services white paper and the latest ‘big society’ nonsense, plus links and ideas for people who are fed up with language games and are getting on with what they want to do with people they care about.
Oh we know where we’re going…
Read an update from NCIA’s planning group meeting for news of the campaigns we’re linking with, progress on our project work and how we can make a louder noise about independent voluntary action.
Voluntary action under threat: what privatisation means for charities and community groups
Our new paper has evidence about the dangers of commissioning, localism and ‘big society’, all part of the government’s privatisation agenda.
Read the latest NCIA newsletter
See our June newsletter if you’re asking ‘is it just me who thinks privatisation is insane?’. Plus gossip, ideas, resources and links to help us keep on keeping on…
Managing for independence – help us spark debate and change
Read our new guide and manifesto for managing for independence (4 pages PDF) for ideas about how to get talking, make power visible, organise and act, and get help when you need it. The guide is designed to help us remember that effective voluntary action can’t be reduced to targets and the latest management jargon but is about changing society for the better. Tell us what you think or contact rachael@independentaction.net if you want to do an independence audit at your organisation.
