CT Brief – Issue 78
Welcome to the latest edition of the CT Brief.
As we welcome a new edition of the CT Brief, we find ourselves at a pivotal moment where both challenge and opportunity sit side by side. Following the latest UK government Spending Review, which brings some new funding to key public services, particularly the significant announcement of a £39 billion 10-year Affordable Homes Programme, there’s also a renewed focus on digital transformation and efficiency. While economic headwinds persist and public services remain under pressure, the stories and insights shared in this issue reflect the enduring resilience and innovation that continue to shape the not-for-profit, public, and charity sectors.
From housing and regeneration to financial leadership and organisational change, this edition offers perspectives on some of the most pressing issues facing communities and providers alike.
We spotlight the recent launch of the Temporary Accommodation Network (TAN), a critical intervention in supporting the most vulnerable households, share reflections on the macroeconomic picture and what it means for UK housing, and look at the factors affecting the delivery of social housing.
We also take a deeper look at the evolving regulatory landscape, exploring how organisations are adapting to new expectations around performance and accountability. We place a special focus on the charity sector, where mergers and collaborations are becoming essential tools for resilience and growth in an increasingly resource-constrained environment. In this edition, we also feature real-world examples of how charities are navigating this landscape, adapting their governance, and seizing opportunities to deliver greater impact together.
James Tickell’s article, ‘Darkness before dawn?’, reminds us that even in the most difficult of circumstances, there is space for hope, recovery and transformation. Moreover, we include reflections on the vital role of adult social care in shaping a fairer society and explore the power of regeneration in strengthening communities.
We hope this edition offers not only practical insight but also a space for reflection and inspiration as we move forward together.
What’s Inside?
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Customer service, Mike Kirk, Chair, The Hyde Group
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TAN Launch, Maggie Rafalowicz, Director, and James McHugh, Senior Consultant, Campbell Tickell
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Macroeconomics and the UK housing crisis, Robert Alster, Investment and risk specialist focusing on housing finance
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Social housing delivery, Rosemary Farrar, Chief Finance Officer, Platform Housing Group
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Charity sector mergers, Dan Currie, Associate Consultant, Campbell Tickell
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Case study: governance reviews, Sarah Loader, Consultant, Campbell Tickell
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Darkness before dawn?, James Tickell, Partner, Campbell Tickell
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Transforming temporary accommodation, Christa Maciver, Director of Campaigns and Social Change, Justlife Foundation
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Adult social care, Nina Cilins, Project Consultant, Campbell Tickell
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Podcasts: consumer regulation, Catherine Little, Director, Campbell Tickell
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Regeneration, Darren Rodwell, Former Leader, Barking & Â Dagenham Council, and founder of inclusive growth consultancy
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Housing delivery accelerator, Stuart Sage, Director, Hive Land and Planning
Disclaimer: The views, opinions and positions expressed in such blogs and articles represent those of the authors and do not necessarily represent those of Campbell Tickell.
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