The future charity
Fighting the crisis of confidence undermining the UK charity sector.
The UK charity sector is in crisis. While the triple threat of rising inequality, an ageing population and already-happening climate change are combining to create a greater need than ever for the services of charitable organisations, the ability of the sector to deliver is hindered by fear. Fear of the future. Fear of tackling the changes required to secure a place for charities within that future. This report aims, for the first time, to pinpoint the source of these fears and suggest approaches to overcome them.
Youth Partnership Report
In mid 2016 Sobus was commissioned by London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham to facilitate the development of the Youth Partnership. The work was completed in September 2016 and a report written on the needs of young people in H&F, needs of providers and recommendations on how stakeholders can work together to meet these needs.
Older People Health and Wellbeing
In early 2016 Sobus was commissioned by H&F GP Federation to undertake research into health and wellbeing services for people over 65. The research has been welcomed by H&F GP Federation, providers of older peoples services and H&F Clinical Commissioning Group (H&F CCG). H&F GP Federation is incorporating the findings into its business case and H&F CCG are incorporating the findings into the Whole Systems Integrated Care works.
The full report is here:
Social Investment
On the 22nd October 2014 Sobus and ACEVO launched the Social Investment: The Local Opportunity Report. Social investment is not a replacement for grants and contracts however it is another financial tool in the box. Social investment is repayable capital provided to people and organisations aiming to achieve social impact.
The full report is here:
CQC Focus Group
On the 21st August 2014 Sobus facilitated a focus group of voluntary sector groups and service users experience of acute services at Imperial NHS Trust. The focus group was well attended and the information gathered helped guide and influence the CQC inspection of Imperial NHS Trust in September 2014. The summary of the focus group is here:
Care Quality Commission Inspection Imperial Hospitals Trust Focus Group Report
