The Roaring Twenties
One of the things I’ve said many times over the years is the need to think about volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity as a way of coping with a rapidly changing world. I’m not going to tell you to stop doing that! With a new Government with such a large majority we now know that after years, things will start moving fast…or at least it will look and feel as if they are. That big majority means acceleration. We’re just still waiting to see what direction it will take. Who knows what version of ‘One Nation Conservatism’ we will actually see?
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What will world the world look like for charities 20 years from now? Joe Saxton shares some of his predictions for how the third sector might grow and change – for better or for worse – in the years to come.
The Manchester Local Care Organisation have collaborated with a charity called Nesta and their People Powered Results team to deliver three waves of the 100 Day Challenge. This challenge is giving each of the 12 Integrated Neighbourhood Teams (INTs) in Manchester 100 days to decide upon and rapidly test innovative ideas that tackle a specific health and social care issue.
In the final newsletter of 2019, GM Poverty Action look back at their activities and projects and take the opportunity to thank everyone who has worked with them and supported them this year. There is information about Greater Manchester Housing Provider’s latest anti-poverty newsletter, Booth Centre’s carol service and Street Support’s Christmas drop-in timetable for Manchester.
Manchester City Council would like to understand how their residents have been affected by welfare reform and Universal Credit. Manchester residents who claim Universal Credit (or their family claim) are encouraged to answer these questions to tell the Council how Universal Credit is affecting their life. Responses will also be used to help the Council and their partners develop services. 
During the passage of the Counter Terrorism and Border Security Act 2019, the government committed to carrying out an independent Review of Prevent. Lord Carlile was appointed as the reviewer on 12 August 2019. Lord Carlile, a life peer and former barrister, has over 10 years of experience in Counter Terrorism related legislation. 
In the latest newsletter there is an article by JRF’s Frank Soodeen on the importance of low income voters, a write up on this summer’s Healthy Holiday Voucher scheme in Salford and a final Inclusive Economy case study. Kelloggs are looking for more schools to apply for a Breakfast Club grant, Breakthrough UK need a consultant or two, Manchester City Council would like your help with a survey and there are some forthcoming events.
The consultation is about how buses in Greater Manchester should be run in the future and whether the proposed franchising scheme should be introduced. The consultation questions are about the proposed franchising scheme, which is how the Greater Manchester Combined Authority propose bus franchising would work in practice.
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