As we enter each new phase of the unlocking of society in the wake of the Coronavirus emergency, we are moving ever closer to tackling the recovery phase. I talked of the need for a Route Map for Community Participation in the Recovery Phase (and beyond) in my previous blog post and I am exploring […]
Category Archives: COVID19
Catalyst for Positive Change – The Time is Now
I am currently researching papers evidencing the contribution the Third Sector makes to the delivery of public services. This is part of some work being undertaken to demonstrate the value of the Third Sector across Aberdeenshire. What strikes me is that many of the papers are around 10 years old and we are still asking […]
Radical Kindness – Community Response to COVID19 Leading the Way
An unexpected consequence of the COVID19 Crisis is not only the prevailing acts of kindness experienced within our communities but a real emergence of “Radical Kindness”. Food Larders in some areas which are available to all on a “no questions asked” basis have been a real catalyst in reaching those in need who were hidden […]