Mutual Ventures
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Our mission is to improve life chances by making public services better, more sustainable and more connected to communities. We're proud to be B Corp certified.
🎧 In the latest episode of #RadicalReformers, @aglaird welcomes renowned public service innovator and author, @HilaryCottam. They discuss the importance of place and the role of local institutions in fostering healthy, fulfilling lives and creating #TheWorkWeNeed. Listen here:…
The recently published #NHS10YearPlan sets out a bold ambition: to shift care from hospitals into communities, prioritise prevention, and empower neighbourhood decision making. In their recent article, Hannah Szczepanski and Matt Carter argue that Neighbourhood Teams must be…
It is a pivotal time for local public services. There is the opportunity and appetite to look afresh at the relationship between central government and places. To support this, Mutual Ventures and Re:State were commissioned by the Local Government Association (LGA) to…
🎧 We’re pleased to announce the launch of 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐉𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐜𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐬, a mini-series sharing the real-life experiences of mothers at the heart of care proceedings. This series is a must-listen for anyone involved in, or impacted by, the…
With the publication of the 10-Year Health Plan and the announcement that places will lead the rollout of a neighbourhood health service, Matt Carter and Hannah Szczepanski argue that success hinges on strong place-based leadership. They argue that Neighbourhood Teams must be…
We were commissioned with @restate_thinks by the Local Government Association @LGAcomms to make recommendations to inform dialogue with government and its members in support of ‘place-based’ approaches to #PublicServices. Our report, #TrustingPlace, sets out 22 recommendations.…
📢 NEW REPORT 📢 Drawing on our work across the justice system and wider #ChildrensServices, our Balancing the Scales report explores the conditions and actions needed to support a more coherent, compassionate approach to care proceedings - one that recognises the…
🎧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐮𝐩 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 2-𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 #𝐏𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 Our latest episode revolves around a report that the Mutual Ventures team developed in partnership with Re:State think tank on behalf of the…
📺 Join us for an insightful webinar exploring potential implications of the Government’s commitment to “establish #YoungFuturesHubs in every local area” as part of the Young Futures Programme. We'll be joined by experts from @CYPMentalHealth, @YoungWestminstr, @BhamCityCouncil…
🎧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐞𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞 100 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐑𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐩𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭! 🎧 We wanted to take the opportunity to thank all the guests who have taken the time to contribute their time and knowledge and the listeners who have given up their own time and…
💡 In the face of rising demand and stretched budgets, how can #LocalAuthorities create a more stable and effective care placement market for children? In this article, Ben Rosie explores why moving from transactional procurement to relationship-based commissioning is essential.…
Don't miss our new guide for councils going through the #LocalGovernmentReorganisation (#LGR) process – the focus is on the practicalities of implementation and also the need to ensure the transformation opportunity is seized. Thank you to @ProfDonnaHall, @SamPlum4 and…
The next two #RadicalReformers episodes are a treat for #PublicServiceReform nerds out there! In part 1, @Aglaird is live from @MMUPERU “Towards Relational Public services” conference in Manchester. Relational practice is fast becoming the foundational element of all sensible…
📢 New report 📢 We have published a new guide for councils going through the #LocalGovernmentReorganisation (#LGR) process – the focus is on the practicalities of implementation and also the need to ensure the transformation opportunity is seized. Thank you to @ProfDonnaHall,…
The recent #SpendingReview has given government departments some medium-term budget certainty, and with it, the opportunity to launch multi-year public service reform programmes. Mark Smith and @aglaird draw on their collective experience of delivering central government…
📺Watch on demand📺 @aglaird was joined by @ProfDonnaHall, Nicole Wood @Essex_CC and Owen Mapley @CIPFA to reflect on the recent #SpendingReview. They discuss #RadicalPlaceLeadership, council finances, #LGR, and much more: mutualventures.co.uk/post/beyond-th…
