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Every day, thousands of people are giving their time to do something special - volunteering to help others thrive. But how do we make sure that this happens effectively?

Reputation is built through what an organisation does, how it behaves, and how it communicates. For VCSE organisations, this includes how we work with communities, support staff and volunteers, deliver services and engage with partners and funders. In this blog, we explore more about what reputational risk means, and how you can protect yourself.

Across England, we are seeing a shift towards neighbourhood health, with the aim of moving care closer to communities and tackling inequalities. On paper, the vision is compelling. In practice, however, many neighbourhood models are falling short of their potential.

We know that trustees understand that strengthening financial resilience is crucial - yet many are exploring social investment for the first time, and want trusted guidance to build their confidence. Our latest blog with Good Finance helps you get started on learning more about social investment.

Across England, many communities are feeling the effects of disconnection and isolation. Economic insecurity, the loss of shared spaces, polarisation online, and ongoing inequalities have created conditions in which hate is flourishing and extreme politics are taking hold. Local infrastructure organisations (LIOs) are seeing this first-hand: an increase in hate incidents, growing anxiety among staff and volunteers, and communities struggling to feel safe and connected. At a moment when cohesion feels fragile, the role of LIOs has never been more urgent.

Across public services, regeneration and local democracy, “neighbourhoods” are becoming more prominent. From Integrated Neighbourhood Teams in health, to regeneration plans and new local governance models, the neighbourhood is being positioned as the place where services are delivered, and decisions are made closer to where people live.