Last Thursday, the nation spoke and a historic victory for Labour was secured. Britain woke up to a change of government, and many may be wondering what this could mean for the charity sector.
Positively, Starmer's Cabinet includes 8 members with charity sector experience, which equates to a quadrupling of charity experience at the top of government. Overall, this Cabinet has the strongest charity sector background in history, and a well balanced mix of backgrounds and experience. These are optimistic signs, but change is unlikely to happen quickly.
Locally, Wera Hobhouse MP retained her seat in Bath, Dan Norris MP won the new North East Somerset & Hanham seat, with the rest of B&NES represented by Anna Sabine MP, who won in Frome & East Somerset. Congratulations to our MPs.
For those interested in finding out what this new government may have in store for the sector, we have compiled a selection of articles, resources and expert analysis which may be useful to review.
Articles
Charities at the Cabinet table
Pro Bono Economics have shared an excellent analysis that looks at the make-up of Starmer's Cabinet and its encouraging levels of charity sector experience, as well as the hopeful consequences and Nicole Sykes' expert insights - Read Article
Labour's priorities - our guide for the charity sector
NCVO shares their analysis of what the new government may mean for the charity sector, what we can expect in the short term, and what charities can do now - Read Article
Sector leaders call for fresh approach to working with civil society following Labour's landslide win
UK Fundraising has collated a variety of responses from sector leaders, sharing their positions, hopes and requests for the new government - Read Article
Election 2024 - What That Means for Charities & Why We Must Act Now
Charity Excellence Framework shares their assessment of the future ahead for the sector under the new Labour government - Read Article
Making the first 100 days of a new government count
Charity Comms believes now is the time for charities to ramp up their external communications and influencing, and shares advice and ideas for campaigning in the first 100 days of our new Labour government - Read Article
Voluntary sector 'essential' to Labour's plans for renewal, Starmer tells charity leaders
At the beginning of the year, Third Sector published an interesting article detailing Starmer's vision for a 'society of service' - Read Article
Creating Growth: Labour's Plan for the Arts, Culture and Creative Industries
Labour have a published sector plan for the arts, detailing how they plan to strengthen and develop Britain's creative sectors - Read Plan
Partners for Change
New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) have published recommendations for the new government on working with charities, including recommendations for charities and funders - Read Article
What would an Office for the Impact Economy mean for charities?
Pro Bono Economics explores what the senior Labour figure, Sir Stephen Timms', suggestion of an Office for the Impact Economy in the new government, could mean for charities - Read Article
Resources
Lloyds Bank Foundation has published a Toolkit for People and Communities work. Now that the we know the result of the election, charities can start influencing work in earnest. Download the toolkit here.
Pro Bono Economics has created an interactive tool to identify MP's with charity experience, broken down by parts of the sector and location. View the free resource here.
Events
Citizens Advice Data Insights: Labour's First 100 Days
Citizens Advice - Tuesday 16th July, 12:30 - 13:45 Register Here
A New Labour Government: Exploring the impact on Charities & Campaigns Fundraising Everywhere - Wednesday 17th July, 10am - 11am Register Here
How should small charities approach public affairs?
Blume and Public Affairs consultant, Kate Stephens - Friday 19th July 10am Register Here
תגובות