by Ben Collins | 29 Jun 2020 | Guest Blogs
In brief In this, the latest in our series of lockdown reflections by our network of observers, Relate’s Director of Services, Ben Collins, reflects on what lockdown has taught us about power within service delivery. Another busy week in lock down –...
by Hannah Hoare | 10 Jun 2020 | Guest Blogs
In brief In this timely contribution to the Joining the Dots series, Hannah Hoare explores the theme of power and inequality, describing the efforts that The Blue Thread are taking to redress the power imbalance between funder and grantee. Hannah reminds us that power...
by Khaled A | 28 May 2020 | Covid and Relationships, Guest Blogs, Top Picks
In brief In this beautiful message of hope, Khaled A reflects on the similarities between his experience as an asylum seeker and our shared experience of lockdown. He says “the mutual experience can help us all to understand each other better.” Khaled is originally...
by Sam Julius and Jessie Powell | 22 May 2020 | Communities & Volunteering, Covid and Relationships, Guest Blogs
In brief In this blog for The Relationships Observatory, Sam Julius and Jessie Powell from Local Trust explore the value of relationship building in communities and how we can look to sustain the recent surge in local connection after COVID-19. To find out...
by Alex Smith | 19 May 2020 | Covid and Relationships, Guest Blogs
In brief In this blog for The Relationships Observatory, Cares Family CEO and Founder Alex Smith reflects on the importance of intergenerational solidarity for socially isolated older people and economically isolated younger people. The Cares Family is a group of...
by Dr Nick Barnes | 28 Apr 2020 | Guest Blogs
Dr Nick Barnes In this extraordinary contribution to the Joining the Dots series Dr Nick Barnes looks ahead to a post-Covid future, arguing that to build a better society, we must address inequality and redress power structures. Nick works as a...
