Civil Exchange

Civil Exchange is a think tank dedicated to helping government and the voluntary sector work better together. It hosts @betterwaynetwrk

[caroline slocock @carolineslocock]

Public services do need more investment, but public money could also be better spent getting things right first time by working with others. The @betterwaynetwrk, bringing together the public, social and business sectors, has shown how to do this: https://t.co/Gt8KuSjxVU

[caroline slocock @carolineslocock]

Pointing to how people came together to rebuild after the riots, in contrast to the division of populism, Starmer’s says we must ‘work together to fix the foundation for the long term.’ If govt did work with civil society, we could achieve so much more. https://t.co/HqCHzVqLBV

[Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @SMKcampaigners]

You can read more about the state of the UK's civic space in ‘Defending our democratic space’ - a report from SMK and @CivilExchange #DemocraticSpace #UKDemocracy

https://t.co/Ef6Us1Z5SV

[Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @SMKcampaigners]

Read the latest report from @BondUK - our civic space is still under pressure a year after being downgraded in global rankings. The new govt must reverse the decline, repair relations with civil society, and reverse obstructive laws & policy. https://t.co/JtSQm3aGqP

[ABetterWay @betterwaynetwrk]

Labour needs to Build a Bigger We, writes @carolineslocock, referring to @betterwaynetwrk, working with civil society and bringing people together to rebuild Britain.

[LabourList @LabourList]

💷 “Starmer’s ‘society of service’ echoes the ambition of New Labour’s Third Way and Cameron’s Big Society – but both failed. Here’s what Labour’s economic vision is missing.”

Civil Exchange’s @carolineslocock how Reeves can deliver on inclusive growth https://t.co/F57EtdHkMc

[caroline slocock @carolineslocock]

Great cross party conference on how to “disagree well’’ avoiding culture wars and how to create good places.

Listening to each other, building relationships, joining forces, sharing power, investing in social infrastructure says ⁦@betterwaynetwrk⁩ https://t.co/PnQWUAHoUa

[caroline slocock @carolineslocock]

At @CivilExchange thinktank I have been helping govt and the voluntary sector work together better. I'll be discussing this more as the media looks back at the miners' strike. I'll also be looking out for Sunak's framework on extremism - will it help or hinder?

[Sue Tibballs @Sue_Tibballs]

@AJPendleton @SMKcampaigners @carolineslocock @CivilExchange Yes. Brooks Newmark, the Minister, quoting Gwythian Prins who was on board of Charity Commission at the time. Govt. and regulator in step. Was the IEA “sock-puppet narrative” report that sowed the seeds. Phenomenally successful bit of framing and influencing.

[Andrew Pendleton @AJPendleton]

@Sue_Tibballs @SMKcampaigners @carolineslocock @CivilExchange Didn't the civil soc minister of the time (can see his face but not remember his name - no longer in Parly) actually say we should 'stick to our knitting.'

[Sue Tibballs @Sue_Tibballs]

Quite so. In fact, here’s a report detailing the very many ways civic or democratic space has been curtailed over the last 12 years from us: @SMKcampaigners with @carolineslocock @CivilExchange

https://t.co/RlfSNueHF1

[Dan Corry @DanRCorry]

agree Paul. As a natural sceptic and also an ex HMT person, I fear optimism bias in many proposals (and dislike iffy SROI calculations etc). But think it goes much too far. Things can be done to shift this. Many were in this paper https://t.co/OZQFlpnHrz

[caroline slocock @carolineslocock]

One of a growing number of threats to our #DemocraticSpace, as set out in our report @CivilExchange @SMKcampaigners, going almost unnoticed and accepted as a new norm it seems, as eyes are understandably turned toward the Middle East #BoilingFrog: https://t.co/EQZOZu0k2z

[Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @SMKcampaigners]

Research by SMK and @CivilExchange identified numerous threats to the vital elements of our democracy – those that enable people to have a voice, amplify that voice to decision-makers, and help hold politicians to account.

Full report here: https://t.co/yKNZS36dhj

[Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @SMKcampaigners]

Let’s not sleepwalk into a country we don’t even recognise. Our #DemocraticSpace is at a #TippingPoint. We need to act now. Our new report in collaboration with @CivilExchange has some ideas on how we can do this. https://t.co/yKNZS35FrL

[Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @SMKcampaigners]

Charities have been among the first to feel the effects of threats to the #DemocraticSpace - findings from our new report with @CivilExchange.

Our Charity Reform Group of CEOs knows this all too well - they're exploring how charities can better speak up.

https://t.co/yKNZS35FrL

[The Citizens @allthecitizens]

🚨 Civil society is facing a "political attack" from government ministers ⚠️

Findings from report called 'Defending Our Democratic Spaces' by @CivilExchange & @SMKcampaigners

More on🧵...
https://t.co/dMLgOoTACC

[Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @SMKcampaigners]

SMK CEO @Sue_Tibballs gives her take on defending #DemocraticSpace. Full report in collaboration with @CivilExchange, here: https://t.co/yKNZS35FrL

[Sheila McKechnie Foundation (SMK) @SMKcampaigners]

We’re urging civil society to speak out about the importance of #DemocraticSpace, build new alliances, and help re-imagine that space – where people’s voices count and our institutions are truly accountable. These are goals that our research tells us cross political divides.

[Funders Initiative for Civil Society @FICivilSociety]

@SMKcampaigners have today published a report, with FICS' support, documenting threats to UK democracy. The trend of shrinking civic space is a global one. If you’re a funder looking for more resources and support around these issues, please get in touch with us.