

Micol Tedeschi: I’ve learnt that… public services are about the whole social economy
Micol's reflection: I have learnt that public services are about the whole social economy, not just the public sector. The work of the...

Micol Tedeschi
Apr 7, 20212 min read


Matt Carter: I’ve learnt that… partnerships are the bedrock of how the NHS works
Matt's reflection: During my time at MV, I have learnt that if your objective is to facilitate true and lasting partnerships, objectivity...

Matt Carter
Apr 5, 20211 min read


Will Carruthers: I’ve learnt that… uncertainty is a feature of public services
Will's reflection: Since I joined MV, as a company we’ve constantly been waiting for certainty. But, rather unhelpfully, the last two and...

Will Carruthers
Mar 31, 20212 min read


Our response to the call for evidence for the Government's Community Ownership Fund
As part of the budget in March, the Chancellor announced a new £150m Community Ownership Fund to help community groups buy or take over...

John Copps
Mar 31, 20211 min read


Jordan Binedell: I’ve learnt that… transformation is how you work with and win people round
Jordan’s reflection: I’ve learnt that transformation is not a technical exercise – it’s the engagement of the hearts and minds of all the...

Jordan Binedell
Mar 29, 20212 min read


Andrew Laird: I’ve learnt that… we must invest in our public services
Andrew's reflection I’ve been reflecting on why I’m so interested in public services – and why I care so much about public services....

Andrew Laird
Mar 26, 20211 min read


Alissa Davies: I’ve learnt that… strategy should never lose sight of the people using the service
Alissa’s reflection: I have learnt that when designing strategies, you should never lose sight of the people using public services. I’ve...

Alissa Davies
Mar 22, 20212 min read


Lily Mellen: I’ve learnt that… equality needs to be more than a word, it must mean real change
Lily’s reflection: I’ve learnt that equality needs to be more than a word, it must mean real change. Every decision made by public...

Lily Mellen
Mar 19, 20212 min read


What public services can learn from other responses to the pandemic
Emmet Regan argues that the experience of COVID-19 has demonstrated that and that public services have lots to learn from other sectors....

Emmet Regan
Mar 16, 20213 min read


Our support for local authorities’ response to the Breathing Space scheme
Mutual Ventures and our partner xantura are pleased to offer a new service to provide people struggling with problem debt and wider...

David Fairhurst
Mar 15, 20213 min read


Michael Wyatt: I’ve learnt that… empowering front-line staff is a powerful tool
Michael’s reflection: I’ve always felt like I can generate more change, and deliver positive outcomes for my community, if my superiors...

Michael Wyatt
Mar 15, 20212 min read


Laura Power-Wharton: I’ve learnt that… personalised services work best
Laura’s reflection: I’ve learnt not to make assumptions about service users, and that the best services are personalised. These points...

Laura Power Wharton
Mar 12, 20212 min read


Catch up on our webinar: Your options for provider collaboration within your Integrated Care System
Catch up on our webinar, produced in partnership with Bevan Brittan LLP, where we explore the implications of the Department for Health...

John Copps
Mar 11, 20211 min read


Levelling Up through Community Ownership
Andrew Laird welcomes the announcement of the government’s new Community Ownership Fund and its potential to be a catalyst for change in...

Andrew Laird
Mar 11, 20214 min read


Briefing on the Government’s £4.8bn Levelling Up Fund
Following the last week’s budget, the government has published details of its highly anticipated £4.8bn Levelling Up Fund. The Fund will...

John Copps
Mar 9, 20212 min read


David Fairhurst: I’ve learnt that… you need to build bridges between central and local government
David’s reflection: I have learnt that for the machinery of government to work, central government policy developers need to translate...

David Fairhurst
Mar 8, 20212 min read


Agata Miśkowiec: I’ve learnt that… it is important to bold and visionary, even in times of crisis
Agata’s reflection: During my time with MV, I have been privileged to work with some of the most inspirational public sector leaders I...

Agata Miśkowiec
Mar 5, 20212 min read


John Copps: I’ve learnt that… place should be at the centre of how we organise public services
John’s reflection: I’ve learnt how we all are attached to the place we live, and that this insight should be at the centre of how we...

John Copps
Mar 1, 20212 min read


Tutorial with practical tips on writing compelling business cases
View our tutorial on the key principles and practical tips on writing business cases. Download our guide to writing business cases using...

Mutual Ventures
Mar 1, 20211 min read


Introduction to the personal reflections from Mutual Ventures’ team
To celebrate our tenth birthday, Mutual Ventures’ Managing Director Andrew Laird introduces a series of personal reflections from the...

Andrew Laird
Feb 28, 20211 min read

