Friday Selection Box: 6th June 2025

Using impact strategy to make a bigger difference

An interesting piece from NPC about how the National Lottery Community Fund is changing its funding approaches to be more impactful.  Susan really liked the idea of an interactive learning bank.

 Charity sector development report 2025

Recent overview of the charity sector from Grant Thornton looking not just at financial issues but also AI, governance and fundraising.  Definitely something to share with finance trustees

 Sidestepping scarcity

Thoughts on creativity and sharing.

 Seth’s blog: books and more

Some great recommendations here.

Strangers need strange moments together: Designing interaction for public spaces

Who could resist a book with such a great title!

In Strangers Need Strange Moments Together, Andraos and Mongiat invite a broad range of readers—fellow practitioners, urbanists, policy makers, educators, and engaged citizens—to take a joyful approach to building resilient urban communities and re-enchanting public space.

One Self: The Creative Life of Colin Self at Norwich Museum & Art Gallery 

A rare opportunity to explore the full career of one of the UK’s most unpredictable and brilliant artists.