Artificial intelligence is often presented as an invisible, frictionless technology. In reality, it has very real environmental, social and human costs – costs that are disproportionately borne by communities in the Global South. This article builds on a simple proposal: AI tools such as ChatGPT should provide users with environmental…
Of course, I don’t mean not mentioning AI at all, I just mean references to the potential negative socio-environmental impact of AI – it gets very few articles or posts, let alone mentions. Apologies for non-Brits (and Brits under 30?) who may not get the very British comedy reference in…
Discover how Partnering for Purpose CIC helps charities and socially trading organizations (STOs) navigate the challenges of sustainable funding, digital transformation, and impactful partnerships.
If your organisation has growth on the agenda,are YOU holding back YOUR organisation? You have no doubt heard the cliches “Are you working IN your organisation or ON your organisation” “Do you run/own your organisation or does your organisation run/own you” But have you heard that “The more valuable YOU…
A Quick-Start Checklist for Small Charities, CICs & Community Groups You’re NOT becoming a business – You’re becoming a purpose-driven organisation with staying power. 🔍 Mindset & Mission 🔲Revisit your mission – does it still align with your community’s needs? 🔲Talk to your team: Are you open to exploring trading…
I recently came across a new term for me – cross-cutting. Digging deeper, it reflects much of what Partnering for Purpose CIC is set up to address – making socially trading organisations, charities and purpose-led SMEs work smarter not harder. Making Sense of Cross-Cutting In the world of social value,…
There is an extraordinary opportunity staring us in the face across the UK, and it’s hiding in plain sight on our high streets and business districts. With office vacancy rates reaching record highs and challenging quarters for city centre office markets like Liverpool’s, there’s never been a better time to…
Beyond the Balance SheetWhy the Bank of England’s Narrow Remit is Failing Communities There is a fundamental tension between the Bank of England’s traditional approach and the urgent need for triple bottom line thinking in economic policy. The conversation reveals structural barriers that social value organisations must navigate – and…
Following on from our earlier blog “Charity is Dead, Long Live Socially Trading Organisations,” we’re revisiting a conversation that has struck a deep and powerful chord across the UK’s third sector. It begins with a raw and honest LinkedIn post by Sarah-Jane Pickering, and continues through a flood of responses…
Following on from our recent blog post about the transformation of charity models, a heartfelt LinkedIn post by Sarah-Jane Pickering struck a profound chord for the sector. Her words – “I am so tired” – echo the sentiment of countless professionals who’ve dedicated their careers to making a difference, only…
