by Immy Robinson and David Robinson | 8 Aug 2023 | Convenings, Our thinking
In brief In July 2023, the facilitators and conveners of 35 networks and coalitions gathered in Coventry to explore what we can achieve together, in pursuit of a more relationship-centred world, that we can’t achieve alone. Here, we share some of the many themes that...
by David Robinson | 15 Jan 2021 | Covid and Relationships
In this first Sighting of the New Year, we are stepping back and reflecting on the emotional drivers – the feelings as well as the practical experiences that will shape the future.
by David Grayson | 6 Jun 2019 | Guest Blogs
In brief In this important and moving piece, David Grayson examines the caring relationship and proposes a “new social contract for carers and caring.” David Grayson CEO at Central YMCA David Grayson CBE is chair of the charity Carers UK which works for a society...
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 Bob Rhodes | 31 Jul 2023 | Guest Blogs
In brief Bob Rhodes is the founder and President of LivesthroughFriends CIC, a social enterprise that demonstrates how those who have acquired the most complex reputations can live good lives when attention is paid to building relationship networks and a sense of...