Some organisations shy away from fully acknowledging their lack of diversity. They pay lip service but are reluctant to even publish data about their cultural make up for fear of being criticised.
Tag: inequality
Access and civic activism
One of the common civic actions is to take part in events and discussions. How often is it incumbent for the disabled participant to ensure that his/her/their participation is possible?
(How) can funders really challenge power?
Funding... too often tightly controlled by a cautious, privileged few? Edge Fund is a grant-making body with a difference.
What do we want?! Erm…
One of the key principles within community organising is moving from problem to solution. Working out our asks is a fundamental step to negotiating and bringing about change.
Delivering justice in a Deliveroo world
Our case is the biggest in employment law in a generation, fighting for basic rights like paid annual leave and the minimum wage.
Marmite and millions
From being a Scouser to life after Brexit, what are young people in Liverpool's hopes and fears?
VIDEO: How can civil society tackle inequalities without increasing divisions?
On 30 October people from across civil society gathered to discuss an important question: how can we continue to address specific inequalities in our society without increasing divisions between communities and groups? The meeting is one of dozens of independently organised Conversations being hosted around the country, the insights of which are playing an important …
“Philanthropy should not be colonised by the rich” – Civil Society Futures evidence from Andrew Purkis
We are calling on members of the public from all backgrounds to submit evidence to our Civil Society Futures via our call for contributions. Today, we publish Andrew Purkis’ submission, with his permission. Introduction I have spent most of my working life in the organised part of civil society, having been Chair of 4 UK …
Civil society feels increasingly broken – but we can fix it
Part of the purpose of this inquiry is to provide a space for conversation about difficult and controversial subjects which either ignite strong feelings, or get ignored through fear and embarrassment. This article is intended to stimulate an open and respectful conversation about some of these issues, and does not necessarily represent the views of …
Event feedback: Marks Gate
Civil Society Futures Marks Gate workshop The basics: Who? Active citizens of Marks Gate, Barking and Dagenham What? Discussing the future of Marks Gate, and the forces shaping it Where? St Marks Church, Barking. When? 6:30pm, 27th June, 2017 Why? This was part of Goldsmith’s research Insights: (what stood out for you?) It was clear …