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What sort of innovative growth do you want to achieve in 2021?

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How do you want to grow in 2021? Here are some ideas to inspire you.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 16 Dec '20 | Tags: innovation growth

It's the time to think seriously about Collaboration. Here are three reasons why

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Charities are facing unprecedented pressure, and collaboration has become one of the most powerful strategies for survival and growth. Covid‑19 has reduced the number of operational charities by almost half, and over three‑quarters say they will need financial support to meet their objectives next year . In this landscape, collaboration is enabling organisations to save money, improve services, and unlock new income streams. From shared purchasing between the RSPCA and Blue Cross to specialist service partnerships like Pregnant Then Screwed and Gorvins, and from joint bidding for public contracts to creative business‑charity collaborations that generate new revenue, the evidence is clear: “organisations have come together to make sure public health comes first” even in the toughest conditions . Strategic partnerships are helping charities cut costs, expand impact, attract funding, and deliver better outcomes for communities. Collaboration is no longer optional — it’s a core capability for any charity planning for a resilient future.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 03 Dec '20 | Tags: collaboration charity

Why assumptions can be fatal

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Decisions made without full knowledge based on incomplete or inaccurate assumptions have cost the lives of the elderly during the pandemic and we can all learn from this.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 26 Nov '20 | Tags: decision making

Could you save time and money by changing to a CIO?

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If you are a company limited by guarantee it might make sense to convert to being a CIO

Posted by Sarah Brown on 13 Nov '20 | Tags: charity

Using collaboration to change the world

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Why collaboration is important, tips and an inspirational example

Posted by Sarah Brown on 23 Oct '20 | Tags: collaboration success values

Making the decisions to secure your future

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In these times of uncertainty making decisions can seem very hard and scary. Here are four simple steps to help.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 22 Oct '20 | Tags: success decision making

Five news stories to make you happy

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In these times of doom here are five stories to inspire you

Posted by Sarah Brown on 29 Sep '20 | Tags: inspiration innovation

Volunteering - how has the pandemic impacted it?

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Covid 19 has affected volunteering radically and the wider impact on society and the many people who were volunteers may be catastrophic

Posted by Sarah Brown on 16 Sep '20 | Tags: charity volunteering new normal

How to reflect your values in how you sell

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Whether you sell online or face to face your pricing and sales strategy is the most visible representation of your values. Get it right and you will sell more.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 28 Aug '20 | Tags: sales values

Do you know how to go from really average to best in the world?

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What we can all learn from Jimmy Anderson and his success

Posted by Sarah Brown on 26 Aug '20 | Tags: inspiration

Save our volunteers! The hidden health threat of Covid 19

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A plea to protect the 19 million volunteers and everything they make happen

Posted by Sarah Brown on 11 Aug '20 | Tags: charity social impact volunteering

Strategic thinking for charities and social enterprises in the Pandemic

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Three areas to consider as you develop a strategy and prepare for the risks of the new normal.

Posted by Sarah Brown on 29 Jul '20 | Tags: charity socent strategy

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