Mark Bandalli: I've learnt that... strong relationships are essential in public services
Mark's reflection: Delivering public services through new and innovative delivery models usually requires some form of legal agreement...
Mark Bandalli
Apr 15, 20212 min read
Catch up on our webinar: Levelling Up Fund – How to boost your chances of success
With the full application details of the Government £4.8bn fund now public, it’s time to start working on your bid. Our webinar is...
Mutual Ventures
Apr 12, 20211 min read
Emmet Regan: I’ve learnt that… communication needs to be at the heart of everything we do
Emmet's reflection: I’ve been asked to reflect on my time and to think about a lesson or impression that has stayed with me. This was no...
Emmet Regan
Apr 8, 20211 min read
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