Simple IT Strategy
I have noticed that there is a phrase that strike fear through the hearts of most not-for-profits and social enterprises …
Step up & take responsibility
Recently I chatted to a group of young people – around 15 or so – who were feeling unsettled by …
The Positive Power of Social Media
I am back helping with the very same youth club that inspired Groop – 10 years after I started it …
Community Groups – and a little bit of Eurovision!
Last weekend I stood on a stage (as far behind everyone else as I could) and sang ‘Making your mind …
Leadership and Volunteers
This week I have had two volunteers, who help out at small community groups, offload their frustrations at the lack …
Volunteer’s Week 2015
Let’s Celebrate! The 1st of June marks the beginning of this year’s Volunteers’ Week. Run by NCVO, with support from Volunteer …
Why personal experience is important to us
It has always been important to our team that we have personal experience of community volunteering, working with young people …
Risks, Ocean Liners and Hovercraft
I have recently been discussing the subject of Risk. Risk means different things to different people and organisations, depending on …
More clubs, more funding, and active investors
I love to impart more good news – I like soapbox blogs too, but good news is best! We are …