Children England

We were the independent voice & leading membership organisation for the children, young people & families voluntary sector. Children England closed on 31/12/23

[Children England @Childrenengland]

Children England is now closed, but we always said we wanted to close loudly and proudly - and today we can offer you our 5 episodes of Legacy Podcasts

We hope will resonate with the charities, children & families sector, fellow infrastructure bodies....
https://t.co/t5l0rLzo6t

[Kathy Evans @Kathy_CEO_CE]

Thank you to everyone who's watched/listened already and told us how valuable you found our Legacy Podcasts

If you're someone who prefers to listen while running, driving, walking or commuting, they're all available on Spotify now too #CEFarewell

Here 👇
https://t.co/dsUdlhPeoH

[Menai Owen-Jones (she/her/hi/ei) @Menai_OJ]

These podcasts are a must listen and so insightful. Thank you @Childrenengland @Kathy_CEO_CE for making them and sharing all of your learning and reflections in such challenging circumstances - genuine leadership, in action.

[Kathy Evans @Kathy_CEO_CE]

If you want to think / hear more (it's linked from that article too) here's the first episode of our Legacy Podcast series, looking at the evolving role, work and perspectives on Markets & Commissioning and their effect on charity/state relationships

https://t.co/KH0o6EAe9P

[Kathy Evans @Kathy_CEO_CE]

"At a recent closure event for Children England (a small 80-year-old charity), its chief executive, Kathy Evans, described them as the mechanism whereby people’s ideas about how to improve the world are turned into action"

🙏@SusannaRustin

https://t.co/uwCdZU5Yui

[Muireann Montague @MuireannMontaQ]

A very informative listen.

Fantastic contributors including @NCVO's own Policy and Insight Manager @MercadanteSam.

[ABetterWay @betterwaynetwrk]

Terrible that @ChildrenEngland led by one of our brilliant founding members @Kathy_CEO_CE had to close, but wonderful that it is capturing its legacy through these podcasts. Do listen if you can.

[Children England @Childrenengland]

Children England is now closed, but we always said we wanted to close loudly and proudly - and today we can offer you our 5 episodes of Legacy Podcasts

We hope will resonate with the charities, children & families sector, fellow infrastructure bodies....
https://t.co/t5l0rLzo6t

[Cate Atwater @CateAtwater]

Huge loss w Children England closing, but they’ve left an invaluable gift of learning opps through a short podcast series. Episode 1 on Markets & Commissioning for charities and their services. Fascinating discussion & highly relatable ⬇️

[Clare Laxton 💙 @ladylaxton]

There are some brilliant discussions on a whole range of topics here - thank you @Childrenengland @Kathy_CEO_CE for creating them 💜

[Kathy Evans @Kathy_CEO_CE]

If you thought you'd miss @ChildrenEngland when we announced our closure, you might appreciate hearing our voices and learning now we're gone

Today we've released five podcasts on different topics, intended to share our thoughts, memories & learning with charity colleagues 👇👇

[Children England @Childrenengland]

We really hope that there is food for thought and reflection in these podcasts for all the people and organisations who work so hard for social change, for children, and for charities

Feel free to cite, share, criticise & discuss them in any ways, and on any platforms, you want!

[Children England @Childrenengland]

Children England is now closed, but we always said we wanted to close loudly and proudly - and today we can offer you our 5 episodes of Legacy Podcasts

We hope will resonate with the charities, children & families sector, fellow infrastructure bodies....
https://t.co/t5l0rLzo6t

[Children England @Childrenengland]

The fifth and final episode examines "The experience and challenges of closing a charity", with the Chair of Children England, and the brilliant Iona Lawrence, who specialises in helping charities who are ending
https://t.co/9LpYUYQ3dr

[Once upon a time ⚖️ @TrowsdaleGary]

(1) It truly was an honour and privilege to be there to witness Lauren’s @LaurenMegRT speech https://t.co/LyM6BmWDAW A sad occasion. The closing party for @Childrenengland If your tagged in this thread read it and shudder! #ChildFairState

[Mark Lee (he/him) @markrlee34]

'Building a world fit for our children to live is no small feat. It requires radical visions that are brave enough to be worth mourning the loss of, and the tenacity and empathy to create the relationships and take the practical steps to start creating this hopeful world. '