Author Archives: Paul Winyard
Make it easier for charities and volunteers to support our public services
NCVO believe more can be done if a more enabling environment for volunteering existed and in our manifesto we make suggestions about how this could be achieved. Continue reading
A better understanding of where government funding is going
The government's use of charity and Companies House numbers to identify funding recipients is a significant step towards improving transparency. Continue reading
Public services news round up: March 2017
In this month's public services roundup, we look at the House of Lords Select Committee report on charities, devolution, the Social Value Act, localism and the Budget. Continue reading
A commissioning environment that’s skewed against smaller charities
The Lords report provides a positive vision for reforming commissioning and procurement, particularly for smaller charities. Continue reading
Building devolution from the ground up
Charities are important partners for local government when devolution plans are being developed and delivered. However, NCVO research suggests this isn't happening nearly enough. Continue reading
Review of the Social Value Act
Our recommended amendments to the Act and hopes for the scope of the review Continue reading
Devolution: Has the voluntary sector had its say?
A chance for you to share your experiences of devolution Continue reading
Strengthening local government transparency
Latest developments in the data transparency agenda from government Continue reading
What to expect from the Work and Health Programme?
The weakness of payment-by-results in public services delivery, and in particular welfare-to-work schemes Continue reading
The Social Value Act review – welcome steps and missed opportunities
Lord Young has published his report on the review of the Social Value Act. This blog outlines the most significant recommendations for the voluntary sector as well as some missed opportunities. Continue reading
