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Read ArticleHow should local government support community action?
Three lessons from successful community partnerships: Black Thrive, Essex Recovery Foundation and Reset. From the 750,000 GoodSam volunteers registered in just four days to the millions of people who have joined local groups, it’s...
Read ArticleFostering change as a small foundation
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Two years ago, Treebeard shifted its strategy away from funding work which generated improved outcomes for the individual and towards work that focused on the system and thereby had the potential to effect wider social change.
Read ArticleAre you all on the same page?
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It takes a diverse group of people to make change happen. So how can you agree on what you’re working towards? Emily Bolton shares a useful exercise.
Read ArticleHow to get started in systems change
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Emily Bolton shares a method to kick-start your approach, ask the right questions and ensure you have all your bases covered.
Read ArticleSystem change in practice: Building a common understanding
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Harriet Ballantine shares an essential resource for generating those practical conversations that get the ball rolling
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