Always worth a read for an overview of the campaigning environment 👇

Civil society campaigners are facing increased pressure with many struggling to maintain energy levels in their roles, Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) civilsociety.co.uk/news/charity-c…

Our Campaigner Survey results are in!📊Campaigners are facing pressure from all sides - politicians, media, donors, regulators, and their own organisations.

Read the highlights in our Under Pressure report here: shorturl.at/rDK67

#CampaignersUnderPressure #SMKSurvey2024

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Buy a £5 ticket for this original art raffle (I know one of the artists) to raise money for INARA, supporting children in Gaza, and have a chance to win a unique piece before Xmas. justgiving.com/page/art-raffl…

If you're in the Roslin area this week, or fancy a little trip there, I can't recommend enough the beautiful #pottery you'll find here.

I'm the proud owner of #noodle bowls and #moomin Xmas tree decorations, both of which bring me much joy!

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Take a few minutes to read Kathy Evans blog and reflect on what is lost when a small organisation with huge heart, brain, vision, and embracing arms, closes forever.

I'm bloody furious that Children England has had to close. They've joined the dots, said the difficult things, socialised solutions, connected people, and often acted as a conscience.

The children's sector has lost something huge. And all for a pitiful sliver of overall income.

Take part in a joint survey by Gov & Leadership and Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) to help us understand how trustees feel about speaking out on important societal issues.

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This article says last month the Cabinet Office withdrew Rees-Mogg’s guidance to cancel experts on govt platforms who’ve criticised them (good) but will issue new guidance soon. Meanwhile Patel and the Telegraph flame the fire Kenan Malik (who writes book reviews for that paper)

Charities must make new allies to avoid losing democratic powers, warns report by Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) and Civil Society.

civilsociety.co.uk/news/charities… #DemocraticSpace #Democracy #TippingPoint

In a mature democracy like ours it's easy to take our rights for granted, and to dismiss the warning signs that they are under threat. Very proud that Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) is drawing attention to our narrowing #DemocraticSpace in todays report with Civil Exchange.

A report warns the threats are going largely unnoticed, with one interviewee likening it to a ‘boiled frog who fails to realise the water is slowly getting warmer until it is too late’

thirdsector.co.uk/charities-urge…

What is #DemocraticSpace ? It’s the space where people and organisations help shape the policies, services, laws, and culture that affect everyone’s lives.

And it’s under threat in the UK.

Find out why we’re at a #TippingPoint in our new report with Civil Exchange

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Spent Thursday evening laughing and crying (twice) at the wisdom of Terry Pratchett and the power of stories.

Catch this brilliant show by Marc Burrows soon! marcburrows.co.uk/live-dates

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We’re all thinking about what our big, bold asks should be for a new Government, right?

They need to be simple, catch the imagination and politically 'sexy'.

But – and hear me out – I actually think the most important ask we can make is probably the most boring.🧵