UK charities in 2024: navigating two paths
As UK charities face continued disruption in 2024, success hinges on navigating two key paths: embracing innovation, like AI, data and cybersecurity, and excelling at day-to-day operations, including income diversification, collaboration, and regulatory compliance. This blog explores how sector leaders can adapt and thrive in an increasingly complex landscape.
What we can learn from MoGs
Machinery of Government changes move quickly and offer lessons. Organisational change in local government can succeed with the right principles in place.
The long tail conundrum
Digital priorities often favour the many -but overlooking niche needs can harm the vulnerable. Understanding your 'long tail' is key to fair delivery.
A data first approach: the challenge for local authorities
Local authorities need better data to meet rising demands, but face complex systems, skills gaps, and budget pressure. The right strategy can break the cycle.
5 tech tools for Local Authorities to conquer winter
Winter is tough on public services, but technology is making it easier. From automation in Washington to mobile apps in Toronto, here are five innovative ways local authorities around the world are using tech to deliver faster, safer, and more efficient services during cold weather months.
Who will do the levelling up?
Good intentions need capable delivery. As councils face shrinking workforces, supporting teams (not just writing strategies) must be central to levelling up.
Hospital beds: how to get to the front of the queue
Discharge pressures are peaking. For local authorities, early engagement with government is crucial to secure funding and meet statutory care duties.